Question

Lincoln has a coin collection. He keeps 3 of the coins in his box, which is 5% of the collection. How many total coins are in his collection?

Answer 1

60

Explanation:

is/of = %/100

'x' = # coins

3/x = 5/100

cross-multiply

5x = 300

x = 60

Answer 2

3 times 20 equals 60

Explanation: