SOLUTION: If 36,000 people make up 15% of a population, then what is the total population? First, solve the problem with the aid of either a picture, a percent diagram, or both, explaining y

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: If 36,000 people make up 15% of a population, then what is the total population? First, solve the problem with the aid of either a picture, a percent diagram, or both, explaining y      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 162138This question is from textbook
: If 36,000 people make up 15% of a population, then what is the total population? First, solve the problem with the aid of either a picture, a percent diagram, or both, explaining your reasoning. Then, solve the problem by setting up and solving an equation. This question is from textbook

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
36,000=.15X
X=36,000/.15
X=240,000 IS THE TOTAL POPULATION.