SOLUTION: a bus is carrying 180 passengers which is 9/10 its capacity. What is its capacity?

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Question 223560: a bus is carrying 180 passengers which is 9/10 its capacity. What is its capacity?
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A bus is carrying 180 passengers which is 9/10 its capacity. What is its capacity?

The capacity is 180=x%2A9%2F10 or x=10%2A180%2F9=200

ANSWER: The capacity is 200.

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