Question

Mary has 6 pairs of blue pants which represents 40% of slacks in her closet. What is the total number of pants she owns

Answer 1

The total number of pants in Mary's closet = 15

Explanation:

Here, given:

40% of slacks in her closet = 6 pairs

Let us assume the total pants in her closet = m

So, according to the given data:

40% of m = 6 pairs

`\implies (40)/(100)  * m = 6\\\implies m = 6 * (100)/(4)  = 15`

⇒ m = 15

Hence the total number fo pants in her closet = 15