SOLUTION: a garderner expects that 75% of the seeds she plants will produce plants. she wants 45 plants. how many seeds should she plant?

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Question 357595: a garderner expects that 75% of the seeds she plants will produce plants. she wants 45 plants. how many seeds should she plant?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x be the seeds planted

.75x = 45

x = 45/.75

x = 60

60 seeds need be planted to produce the 45 plants in this case.