Question

A theater sold 85% of the tickets for a

play. If 170 tickets were sold, how many
tickets were originally put up for sale?

Answer 1

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200 tickets were originally put up for sale.

Explanation:

85% = 170

(we divide 85 and 170 by 85)

1% = 2

(now multiply 1 and 2 by 100)

100% = 200

(double check: 85% from 200 → (85×200) ÷ 100 = 170 ✓)

Answer 2

200 tickets.

Explanation:

85% = 85/100 = 0.85

170/0.85 = 200

= 200

Check:

200*0.85 = 170