SOLUTION: Shira’s Shoes sold 875,000 pairs of sandals in June, which was 70% of the total number of shoes sold. How many shoes did the company sell in June? Analyze Emily’s calculations.

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Question 1170833: Shira’s Shoes sold 875,000 pairs of sandals in June, which was 70% of the total number of shoes sold. How many shoes did the company sell in June? Analyze Emily’s calculations. What error did she make?
Answer by ikleyn(52855) About Me  (Show Source):
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Your base equation to find the unknown value of the total shoes sold in Jube is


    0.7x = 875000.


The solution is  x = 875000%2F0.7.   Use your calculator.


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