Question

Of the seeds Quincey planted in his tomato garden, 75% grew into mature plants. If Quincey has 39 tomato plants in his garden, how many seeds did he plant in total?

52

54

53

55

51

Answer 1

52

Explanation:

39/3 is 25%x13 is 52

Answer 2

52

Step by Step

Let the unknown number be X

X(.75) = 39

Divide both sides

39 divided by .75 is 52

X = 52