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John is a quarterback. This year, he completed 350 passes, which is 70% of all the passes he's attempted this year.How many passes has John attempted this year?

 

Please help!! I'm horrible at percentssad

 

Thank you in advancelaugh

 Feb 16, 2016
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Let N be the total attempts....so

 

70%  of these = 350    .......so....

 

.70N  = 350      divide both sides by  .70

 

N  = 350/ . 70 =    500

 

 

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 Feb 16, 2016
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Thank you so muchsmiley

Mathfordays  Feb 16, 2016

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