Question

In a town, 15% of the population is unemployed. what is the

total population, if number of people who are employed is
8381

Answer 1

9,860

Explanation:

100% - 15% = 85 % = 85/100

85/100 * 8381/x

85x = 838,100

838,100/85 = 9,860

Answer 2

1479 people

Explanation:

If the amount employed is 8381, that means 8381 is 85% of the population. 8381/85 = 98.6

Every 1% of the population is 98.6, so we can just do 15 x 98.6 to get 1479