SOLUTION: a book seller had some books. he sells 25% and still has 600 books . how many did he have originally ?

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Question 954982: a book seller had some books. he sells 25% and still has 600 books . how many did he have originally ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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So then the 600 books are 75% of his total.
%2875%2F100%29X=600
X=60000%2F75
X=800