SOLUTION: The troll became incensed when he saw the billy goats across the bridge. Finally he tore the bridge down- but not before 18% of the goats had crossed. If 45 goats had crossed, how

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Question 177435: The troll became incensed when he saw the billy goats across the bridge. Finally he tore the bridge down- but not before 18% of the goats had crossed. If 45 goats had crossed, how many goats were there?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = total number of goats
then
.18x = 45
x = 45/.18
x = 250