SOLUTION: The number of caramels in a certain box of candy is 25% of the number of other candies in the box. Determine what percentage of caramels is in the entire box. Unsure how to s

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Question 1188369: The number of caramels in a certain box of candy is 25% of the number of other candies in the box.
Determine what percentage of caramels is in the entire box.
Unsure how to solve.
Answer by ikleyn(52814)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If caramels is x, then all other candies is 4x.


The total sweets is x + 4x = 5x.


The part of caramels to all sweets is   = 0.2.


As percentage, it is 20% of total sweets.

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