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45 books represent 5% of the total books at library how many books?

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Answer:

There would be 900 total books in the library.

Explanation:

To find this, divide the number of books by the percentage that they represent.

45/5%

Don't forget to change the percentage to a decimal.

45/.05 = 900

User FRotthowe
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5% :45

1%:45/5

1%:9

100%:900

User Emerson F
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