#1. 0.40 x = 52
#2. x = 43/1075 * 100%
i can't solve these two questions
1. In an office building, 52 offices are currently being rented. This represents 40% of the total units. How many offices are there in the building?
2. The sales tax is $43 on the purchase of a dining room set for $1075. Find the sales tax rate.
3 answers
1. ? i can't figure out.
for # 2. i got 172
for # 2. i got 172
r * 1075 = 43
r = 43/1075 * 100% = 4 %.
r = 43/1075 * 100% = 4 %.