Question

Jamey says she only has 30% of her book to go before she finishes it. She has read 147 pages so far.


How long is Jamey's book?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

HELP anyone.....

Answer 3

Set up a proportion
30 done/100 total = 147 so far/x total
cross multiply
30x = 14700
divide by 30
x = 490
the book is 490 pages long

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