Question

Kirk's family drove 36 miles in 50 minutes, which was 48% of the distance to his grandmother's house.

What was the total distance in miles to Kirk's grandmother's house?

Answer 1

75 miles

Explanation:

36x100/48

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Answer 2

75 miles

Explanation:

36 is 48% of what number?

you can use this proportion to solve:

is/of = percent/100

the 'is' = 36

'of' = unknown, therefore we can assign the variable 'n'

48% = 48/100

put it together:

36/n = 48/100

cross-multiply to get:

48n = 3600

n = 3600/48

n = 75