Question

In 2008, 870 students signed up for the town soccer program. This was 125% of the number who signed up in 2004. How many students signed up in 2004?

Answer 1

%125 is equal to 870 for this problem.

if in 2008 its 870

that mean %125=870

if 125 870

100 x

this is a ratio problem

im going to multiply 100×870 and then divide by 125 to find the answer.

100×870= 87.000

87.000÷125=696.

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