SOLUTION: the number of road rage incidents in 2009 was 150. this was a 76% decrease from the number of incidents in 2008. find the number of road rage incidents in 2008.

Question 1053810: the number of road rage incidents in 2009 was 150. this was a 76% decrease from the number of incidents in 2008. find the number of road rage incidents in 2008.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the number of road rage incidents in 2009 was 150. this was a 76% decrease from the number of incidents in 2008. find the number of road rage incidents in 2008.
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150 = 0.24x
x = 150/0.24
x = 625 (# of road rage incidents in 2008)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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