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Only 13 students were absent from school. This was 4% of the enrollment. What is the school's total enrollment? What are you trying to find?

37.5% of what number is​ 6?

Maria sold 50​ books, or​ 40% of her book​ collection, at a yard sale. In total, how many books were in​ Maria's collection?

Your text message inbox is 88% full. You have 44 texts in your inbox. How many text messages can you phone hold?

Joe is hiking on a weekend camping trip. He has walked 6 miles so far. This is 30% of the total distance. What is the total number of miles he will walk?

75 students received a coupon. These students represent 5% of the total students at Smith Junior High. How many total students attend Smith Junior High?

Jason saved 30% of the money he got for his birthday. If he saved $12, how much money did he get in total for his birthday?

60% of the animals at a pet shop are dogs. If there are 42 dogs at the shop, then how many animals are there altogether?

(a)  

A fruit stand’s most popular fruit is strawberries, which account for 35% of their total sales. If they usually sell $70 worth of strawberries each day, what would their usual total daily income be?

(a)