Question

Elena's daughter sold 84 boxes of girl scout cookies. She was told that this amount represented 5% of the troop's sale. How many boxes did the troop sell

Answer 1

Let the total number of boxes sold by the troop be \(\Large x \)

5% = \( \Large \frac{5}{100} \)

\[\Large \frac{5}{100} \times x = 84\]

Now solve for x

Answer 2

Can you try?

Answer 3

168,000 is that right

Answer 4

Nope, But you're close

can you show me how you got that?

Answer 5

Would it be 1680

Answer 6

Yes, That's Right! :)

Answer 7

Thank u I got another one jason is a sale person in the electronics department of a store. He is 48% short of his goal for the week. His goal is to earn $375. For each cd player he sells, he earns $45. How many cd players does he need to sell in order to meet his goal can u show me how to do it

Answer 8

@Corya don't forget to medal the person who has given you the best answer which satisfied you..it is very customary here as a sign of respect and appreciation ^_^

Answer 9

lol :D