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  • 25-01-2021
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Mrs. Barker bought some books at a book sale, including 4 paperback books. 20% of all the books she bought were paperback. How many books did Mrs. Barker buy in all?

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Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of paperback books = 4

Percentage of total books that were paperbacks = 20%

Let total number of books = x

Hence,

20% of total books = paperback books

20% of x = 4

0.2 * x = 4

0.2x = 4

0.2x / 0.2 = 4 / 0.2

x = 20

Total number of books = 20

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