If 462 women make up 55% of the population, how many people are there total?

Question

Percentage. What do you multiply? Very confused 

Answer 1

Hello Hailey

 

55% is the same that 55/100, then let's say the population is P.

 

55/100 P = 462  (55% of the population is 462)

 

P = 462 x 100 / 55

 

P = 840