Question

two types of sandwiches were made for a tea party. 40% of the sandwiches were cheese sandwiches and the rest were chicken sandwiches. if there were 288 chicken sandwiches how many sandwiches were made altogether?

Answer 1

Sandwiches with ham are good

Explanation:

Answer 2

The total number of sandwiches made is 100% of the sandwiches.
If 40% of the sandwiches are cheese sandwiches, then since 100% - 40% = 60%, 60% of the sandwiches are chicken sandwiches. We are told that there were 288 chicken sandwiches,

Now you need to solve this problem.

60% of what number is 288?

Translate it into an equation.

60% * x = 288

0.6x = 288

Divide both sides by 0.6

x = 288/0.6

x = 480

Answer: 480 sandwiches were made.