Question

"The local newspaper has letters to the editor from 60 people. If this number represents 30​% of all of the​ newspaper's readers, how many readers does the newspaper​ have?

A - 200 people
B - 18 people
C - 200%
D - 50%"

Answer 1

To find the total number of the newspaper’s readers, divide the number of letters to the editor (60) by the percentage they represent (30%), which equals 200 readers. The correct answer is A - 200 people.

Step-by-step explanation:

If letters to the editor from 60 people represent 30% of all of the newspaper’s readers, we can calculate the total number of readers by setting up a proportion. To find 100% of the readers (which is the total number of readers), we can use the equation:

60 readers / 30% = Total readers / 100%

First, we'll convert the percentage into a decimal to make the calculation easier:

30% = 0.30

Now let's set up the equation and solve for the total number of readers:

60 / 0.30 = Total readers / 1

Multiplying both sides of the equation by 0.30 gives us:

Total readers = 60 / 0.30

Total readers = 200

Therefore, the newspaper has a total of 200 readers. The correct answer to the question is A - 200 people.