Question 491453: the hot air balloon has traveled 45 miles. This is 3/4 of it's final destination. How much further does it have to go? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the hot air balloon has traveled 45 miles. This is 3/4 of it's final destination. How much further does it have to go?
----
Let total distance be "x":
Equation:
(3/4)x = 45
x = (4/3)45
x = 60
----
How much further does it have to go.
Ans = (1/4)60 = 15 miles
=============================
Cheers,
Stan H.