Question

In a recent survey, 14 people found their mayor to be "very competent." This number is exactly 20% of the people surveyed. How many people were surveyed?

Answer 1

14 = 0.2 = 1/5

14 x 5 = 70

Proof:

70 x 0.2 = 14

So 70 people were surveyed!

Answer 2

I think 70 people were surveyed.