Question

An hour before show time, only 105 people have arrived to the concert. According to the statistics, 95% of the people have yet to arrive. How many tickets were sold for the concert?

Answer 1

2100

Explanation:

x= 2,100

5% x = 105

0.05x = 105

x = 105/0.05

Answer 2

Answer: 2,100 tickets

Explanation:

105 people have arrived for the concert yet it is said that 95% of people are yet to arrive. This means that the 105 people are 5% of the tickets sold.

Assume the total number of tickets sold is x:

5% * x = 105

0.05x = 105

x = 105 / 0.05

x = 2,100 tickets