SOLUTION: I have a known amount that is 75% of total. How do I calculate to know the total and the 25%

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Question 765516: I have a known amount that is 75% of total. How do I calculate to know the total and the 25%
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have a known amount that is 75% of total. How do I calculate to know the total and the 25%
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a = 0.75t
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total = amount/0.75 = (4/3)(amount you have)
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Twenty-five % = (1/4)(4/3)(amount you have) = (1/3)(amount you have)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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