Question

Mindy has a stuffed animal collection. She keeps 7 on her bed, which is only 5% of her stuffed animals. How many stuffed animals does Mindy own?

Answer 1

140

Explanation:

We have, 5% × x = 7 or, 5

100 × x = 7

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 5,

we have x = 7 × 100 /5

x = 140

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 7×100÷5, which will give you the answer.

Answer 2

let her animals be represented by y

then 5/100 x y=7

y=100/5 x7=140

Explanation: