Question

Joe's Hot Dog Stand is only open for lunch. Of today's sales, 26% came from selling plain hot dogs. Since the hot dog stand made $45.50 from selling plain hot dogs, it made $

in total sales for the day.

Answer 1

The answer to this question is $11.83

Answer 2

Explanation:

Recall that 26% = 0.26.

To determine the total sales for the day, set up an equation where t represents the total sales.

0.26*t=45.50

t=45.50/0.26

t=175

Therefore, Joe's Hot Dog Stand made $175 in total sales for the day.