Arturo has completed 27 math problems, which is 75% of the assignment. How many problems total did he have to complete?

Question

I need help, because I am confused on what to do :(

Answer 1

Hi Hannah,

You can solve this problem using an equation to show 75% of the missing number (p) is equal to 27:

0.75 p = 27

Divide both sides of the equation by 0.75 to find p (the total number of problems):

0.75 p = 27

0.75 0.75

p = 36

There were 36 total problems on the assignment.