Question

zoey inflates 24 balloons for decorations at the middle school dance. if zoey inflated 15% of the total number of balloons for the dance, how many balloons are there total?

Answer 1

160

Explanation:

from the question, we know that 24 balloons are 15% of total.

make equation:

`(15)/(100) =(24)/(x)`

calculate:

100*24/15=160 balloons

Answer 2

160

Explanation:

Divide 24 by 15 percent (.15)

24/.15

=160