Question

Maureen spent $48 on books. That is 70% of her savings. Write and solve a proportion to find the total amount of Maureen's savings.

Answer 1

Proportions are equal fractions. We have 48 over a number we don't know, "x," which is the variable we can find with this, representing her total savings. And 70 over 100 because it's a percent. :)
In other words, 48 = 70
And x = 100, bc that's the total.
Get it ? ^.^
\[\frac{ 48 }{ x } = \frac{ 70 }{ 100 }\]

Answer 2

Thank god you answered. I was like havin so annoyed that no one was answering my question.. But i still kinda dont get it a little bit

Answer 3

would it be 48% ? @KamiBug

Answer 4

To solve the proportion, cross multiply. :)