Question 864964
270 is what is left after 5/8 are eaten. Therefore, it is 3/8 of the total amount.
270 <b>is</b> 3/8 <b>of</b>the total(x)
{{{270=3/8*x}}}
Multiply both sides by 8/3
{{{720=x}}}
<h3>There were 720 chocolates</h3>