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A group of biologists found a total of 15 loggerhead turtle nests along a beach during a certain season. This was 20% of the total number of turtle nests the group found during that season. What was the total number of turtle nests the group found during that season?

1. 35
2. 75
3. 134
4. 300

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Answer: 75 is correct I am finished with the test right know

User SiKing
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20% also equals 1/5, right?

So in order to find the total number of turtle nests, just find 5/5, or multiply 15 by 5.

15 x 5 = 75

There were 75 total nests
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