Question
a zoo has 15 emperor penguins. the emperor penguins make up 30% of all penguins at the zoo. how many penguins live at the zoo
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Let the total number of penguins at the zoo be represented by \( x \). According to the information provided, the 15 emperor penguins make up 30% of the total penguin population. Therefore, we can set up the equation:
\[
0.30x = 15
\]
To find \( x \), divide both sides by 0.30:
\[
x = \frac{15}{0.30} = 50
\]
Thus, the total number of penguins at the zoo is \( \boxed{50} \).
\[
0.30x = 15
\]
To find \( x \), divide both sides by 0.30:
\[
x = \frac{15}{0.30} = 50
\]
Thus, the total number of penguins at the zoo is \( \boxed{50} \).