Kate's swim coach informs her that she only has 35% of her workout left. Kate has swum 26 laps so far. How many laps will Kate swim in all?

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Kate's swim coach informs her that she only has 35% of her workout left. Kate has swum 26 laps so far.

How many laps will Kate swim in all?

by Marte

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This is a case where you want to divide your 26 by .65, which is the percentage done... this gives you your answer of 40

Domingo answered Aug 21, 2016

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Well so far, Kate has saw 65% of her workout

65% of total = 26
0.65 * t = 26
t = 26/0.65
t = 40 laps

Mark Thomas answered Aug 25, 2016

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