Kirk's family drove 36 miles in 50 minutes, which was 48% of the distance to his grandmother's house. What was the total distance to Kirk's grandmother's house?

A.
48 miles

B.
24 miles

C.
17.28 miles

D.

75 miles

could you please help again @hoblos

Question

Kirk's family drove 36 miles in 50 minutes, which was 48% of the distance to his grandmother's house. What was the total distance to Kirk's grandmother's house?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  48 miles   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  24 miles   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  17.28 miles   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
75 miles
 

could you please help again @hoblos

anonymous · Answer

since 48% of total distance x= 36 miles,

you can say /$$\frac{ 48 }{ 100 } * X= 36$$

anonymous · Answer

Now we only need to solve for X.
so we can cross multiply, 48*X=36*100
48X=3600
x=3600/48
X=?

rebeccapink6398 · Answer

75!?

anonymous · Answer

Yes! :)