SOLUTION: The attendance at a family reunion was 85 people. This was 125% of last year's attendance. How many people attended the reunion last year?

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Question 1109074: The attendance at a family reunion was 85 people. This was 125% of last year's attendance. How many people attended the reunion last year?
Answer by ikleyn(52810) About Me  (Show Source):
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85 = 1.25*x  ====>  x = 85%2F1.25 = 68.


Answer.  Last year 68 people attended the reunion.

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