Question

Gravel covers 66 ft of a path. This distance represents 55% of the length of the path.

What is the length of the path?


I'm probably dumb, but I COULD NOT figure this out!

Answer 1

120 feet, because i know

Answer 2

The length of the path is
`120\ ft`

Explanation:

Let

x-----> the length of the path

we know that

`55\%=(55)/(100)=0.55`

`0.55x=66` -----> linear equation that represent the situation

solve for x

Divide by
`0.55` both sides

`0.55x/0.55=66/0.55`

`x=120\ ft`