Question

In the series finale of 'Breaking Wind', ratings

were up 125% from last year's season finale.
10.5 million people watched this year. How
many people watched last year?

Answer 1

3937500

Explanation:

People watched last year = x

if ratings were up 125% x increased by x and 25% of x

25% of 10.5 million is 2625000

x increased by itself and 2625000

x*2+2625000 = 10500000

cancel out 2625000 by subtracting to both sides

10500000 - 2625000 = 7875000

x*2 = 7875000

cancel out 2 by dividing 2 on both sides

7875000/2 = 3937500

x = 3937500