Question

The amount of pages Ashlyn read last night is 24.

This is 10% of the entire book. How many pages
are in the book?

Answer 1

240 pages

Explanation:

1. To find the total number of pages in the book, we can use this equation:
`(10)/(100)x = 24` .

• This equation means that 10% of something = 24, which correctly represents out situation.

2. (Solving)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

• 
  `(10)/(100)x = 24`
• 
  `(1)/(10)x=24`

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 10.

• 
  `(1)/(10)x * 10 = 24 * 10`
• 
  `x = 240`

Therefore, the answer is 240 pages.