Need help with Percents!!!
In a recent survey, 14 people found their mayor to be"very competent."This number is exactly 20% of the people surveyed.How many people were surveyed?
I need help doing this with the percent formula!! I need to know how to get the answer (I already know what the answer is)

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Need help with Percents!!!
In a recent survey, 14 people found their mayor to be"very competent."This number is exactly 20% of the people surveyed.How many people were surveyed?
I need help doing this with the percent formula!! I need to know how to get the answer (I already know what the answer is)

mokeira · Answer

There is no absolute formula but basically
$$14people = 20percent$$
$$x=100percent$$
cross multiply
$$20x=14 \times 100$$
find x