Question

Use numerals instead of words. If necessary, use decimals instead of fractions.

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

26 % ------------------------ $45.50
100 % ----------------------- $x
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26 : 100 = 45.50 : x
26 x = 4,550
x = 4,550 : 26
x = $175
Answer:
It made $175 in total sales.