Question

Question 1 ) The population of Jackson Heights is 125% of the population of Elmhurst. If Elmhurst has 80,000 people, how many people live in Jackson Heights?

Question 2 ) The population of Jackson Heights is 125% of the population of Elmhurst. If Jackson Heights has 80,000 people, how many people live in Elmhurst?

Answer 1

1) Jackson Heights population = 100,000

2) Elmhurst population = 64,000

Explanation:

1) 80,000 x 1.25 = 100,000

2) 80,000/1.25 = 64,000