Question

The local newspaper has letters to the editor from 20 people. If this number represents 2% of all of the newspapers readers, how many readers does the newspaper haves?

Answer 1

1,000

Explanation:

Answer 2

1, 000

Explanation:

2% · x = 20

0.02 · x = 20

20/0.02 = x

x = 1000

Double-Check:

1000 · 0.02 = 20