I am looking for the formula to this problem is it base rate formula? A May 20, 2009, Noodles & Company press release mentions there are more than 205 locations in 18 states. If they expect to grow by 17% in 2009, what is the expected numbers of restaurants they plan to open?

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I am looking for the formula to this problem is it base rate formula?	A May 20, 2009, Noodles & Company press release mentions there are more than 205 locations in 18 states. If they expect to grow by 17% in 2009, what is the expected numbers of restaurants they plan to open?

barrycarter · Answer

Hint: what is 17% of 205? You really don't need a formula here

anonymous · Answer

117%/205?

barrycarter · Answer

Remember, 17% of 205 is .17*205

anonymous · Answer

My teacher said I was to use the portion-base-rate formula on this problem. I am totally confused