On a random Friday in the spring, 88% of students are present at school. If there are 528 students present, then how many total students are enrolled?

Answer 1

Let x = total number if students in the school

"88% of x is 528" [note: all other info is TMI -- too much information]

88% may also be written as 0.88 or as 88/100 (or 22/25) as needed by the problem.

(88/100)x = 528

(22/25)x = 528

22x = 13200

x = 600

There are 600 students in the school.

Check:

Is (88/100)*600 = 528 ?

528 = 528 ?yes