SOLUTION: The local newspaper has letters to the editor from 70 people. If this number represents 5​% of all of the​ newspaper's readers, how many readers does the newspaper​ have?

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Question 1172876: The local newspaper has letters to the editor from 70 people. If this number represents 5​% of all of the​ newspaper's readers, how many readers does the newspaper​ have?

Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number of readers.

5% of x (0.05x) is 70:

0.05x+=+70

x+=+70%2F0.05

Use a calculator if necessary....