Question

The American Red Cross spent $185,048,179 for administrative expenses. This amount

was 3.16% of its total revenue. Find the American Red Cross's total revenue.
Round to the nearest hundred million.
Include commas!

Answer 1

Explanation:

so 3.16% of the total revenue is 185,048,179

let x be the total revenue...and turn ur percent to a decimal..." of " means multiply and " is " means equals

0.0316 * x = 185,048,179

0.0316x = 185,048,179....divide both sides by 0.0316

x = 185,048,179 / 0.0316

x = 5,855,955,031.65 rounded to the nearest hundred million =

5,900,000,000 <===