SOLUTION: At Mikados Belize, 35% of a certain length of material is 28 yards, determine the total length of the material?

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Question 1173781: At Mikados Belize, 35% of a certain length of material is 28 yards, determine the total length of the material?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

35% is same as 35/100

+35%2F100+=+28%2Fx

 Cross Multiply and solve for x

35x = 2800

  x = 2800/35 = 80yds is the total length of the material

Checking our Work:

 28/80 = .35  0r  35%  checks. 

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