Question

Stanley has a collection of seashells. He found 35% of his collection on Florida beaches. If Stanley has 49 seashells from Florida, how many seashells does he have in his collection all together?

A) 90
B) 120
C) 140
D) 160

Answer 1

140 shells. So, C

Explanation:

Let x equal the total number of shells in Stanley's collection. Then,

.35 x = 49

x = 49 / .35

x = 140