rmardonova12 rmardonova12
  • 25-01-2018
  • Mathematics
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Sorhaya took 45 pencils from a box. This represents 90% of the pencils in the box. How many pencils were in the box?

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VivaciousLyla
VivaciousLyla VivaciousLyla
  • 25-01-2018
Hello!

Use this formula to solve the question:

45 * 100 / 90 = 50

There were 50 pencils in the box.
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RushilGadamshetty RushilGadamshetty
  • 25-01-2018
The answer = 50 pencils. 

Because, (45/50) x 100 = 90%

So, 50 pencils!

Hope this helps!
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