Question

At the Frozen II premiere, 60% of the people in the theater were under the age of 12. There were 86 people age 12 and older. What was the total number of people in the theater?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

215

Explanation:

The total number of people at the theater is 100% of the people.

If 60% were under 12, then since 100% - 60% = 40%, 40% of the people were 12 or older.

Let x = total number of people.

40% of x is 86.

40% * x = 86

0.4x = 86

x = 86/0.4

x = 215

Answer: 215