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How many sheep are there if 9 sheep represent 15 percent of the total

How many sheep are there if 9 sheep represent 15 percent of the total
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How many sheep are there if 9 sheep represent 15 percent of the total

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x - the total number of sheep


15\% x=9 \\ (15)/(100)x=9 \\ (3)/(20)x=9 \\ x=9 * (20)/(3) \\ x=3 * 20 \\ x=60

There are 60 sheep.
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