SOLUTION: Eighteen people in the room were wearing glasses.If 45% of the people wear glasses,how many people are there total?

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Question 927512: Eighteen people in the room were wearing glasses.If 45% of the people wear glasses,how many people are there total?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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45% = 45/100 = .45
.45%2AT+= 18
T = 18/.45 = 40 people in the room