Question

45 books represent 5% of the total books at library how many books?

Answer 1

There would be 900 total books in the library.

Explanation:

To find this, divide the number of books by the percentage that they represent.

45/5%

Don't forget to change the percentage to a decimal.

45/.05 = 900

Answer 2

5% :45

1%:45/5

1%:9

100%:900