Use numerals instead of words. If necessary, use decimals instead of fractions.

Joe's Hot Dog Stand is only open for lunch. Of today's sales, 26% came from selling plain hot dogs. Since the hot dog stand made $45.50 from selling plain hot dogs, it made $ in total sales for the day.

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Kennedy Silva

7 May, 18:53

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Anastasia Santiago · Answer 1

Set up an equation:

26% of what = 45.50

26% * x = 45.50

0.26x = 45.50

Divide 45.50 / 0.26

Use numerals instead of words. If necessary, use decimals instead of fractions.Joe's Hot Dog Stand is only open for lunch. Of today's sales, 26% came from selling plain hot dogs. Since the hot dog stand made $45.50 from selling plain hot dogs, it made $ in total sales for the day.