Question

Tim has read 40​% of a book. He has 36 more pages to finish. How many pages are there in the​ book?

Answer 1

60 pages

Explanation:

1)100%-40%=60%(left to read)

2)So, 60%-36p.

40%-(x)p.

3)60x=40*36

60x=1440

x=24(pages he has already read)

4)24+36=60 pages in total