percent word problem

Question

In order to avoid a training violation, 85% of your district's employees must complete diversity training by the end of the week. You have 142 employees at your branch and 91 have currently completed the training. How many more employees must complete the training by the end of the week to avoid a training violation?

Answer 1

Let x = the additional employees beyond the 91 already trained

 

the fraction of the total is (91 + x) divided by 142

 

Therefore (91 + x) / 142 = 85% = .85

 

(91 + x) / 142 = .85

 

I'll let you solve for x.