Question

a local government had an employee reduction and lost 1/9 of their employees. If 176 of its employees were left after the reduction how many employees were there originally?

Answer 1

(8/9)x = 176

x = 176 / (8/9)

x = 176 * (9/8)

x = 1,584 / 8

x = 198

Answer 2

Thank you! I was having a mental block with this...

Answer 3

You're welcome.