Final answer:
To find the total number of club members, we divide the number of members wanting a dolphin mascot (164) by the percentage they represent (0.82), thus calculating there are 200 club members in total.
Step-by-step explanation:
If 164 club members represent 82% of the total number of club members who want a dolphin for their mascot, we can calculate the total number of club members. We use the formula:
Where 'Part' refers to the 164 members, 'Percent' is 82/100 (since percent means per one hundred), and 'Whole' is the total number of club members we're trying to find. We can rearrange this formula to solve for the 'Whole' by dividing the 'Part' by the 'Percent':
Whole = Part / Percent
Therefore, the total number of club members is:
Total number of club members = 164 / (82/100) = 164 / 0.82 = 200
Hence, there are 200 club members in total.