At a video rental store, 434 movies were returned in less than 2 days. That number is 62% of the total rented last week. How many movies did the store rent last week.

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peach3113 · Answer

@sammixboo Do you think you could help me with this? I think I have but I feel like I'm wrong.

sammixboo · Answer

What did you get =)?

sammixboo · Answer

Basically it is asking '434 is 62% of what number?'

peach3113 · Answer

I've been working like the book told me to, and I think the answer is 269.08, but I am not sure.

sammixboo · Answer

Hmm, no :P

Do you know how to solve '434 is 62% of what number?'

peach3113 · Answer

No, I don't think I do.

sammixboo · Answer

Well, you can use this formula|dw:1421181201835:dw|