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During a 4​-year ​period, ​65% of snowstorms in a certain city caused power outages. 14 of the snowstorms did not cause power outages. Find the total number of snowstorms in this city over the 4​-year period.

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Answer:

40

Explanation:

S x .35 = 14

S = 14/.35

S = 40

Verify:

40 x 35% = 14

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