Question

The local newspaper has letters to the editor from 50 people. If this number represents ​8% of all of the​ newspaper's readers, how many readers does the newspaper​ have?

Answer 1

625 people

Explanation:

The number of readers is x.

8% of x is 50.

We write that and an equation and solve for x.

8% × x = 50

0.08x = 50

x = 50/0.08

x = 625

Answer: 625 people