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27 February, 03:56

In a box of crayons 3 were broken. This represents 10% of the crayons in the box. How many total crayons are in the box?

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  1. 27 February, 06:56
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    30

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let c = the original number of crayons

    3 are broken, which is 10 percent

    c*10% = 3

    Change to decimal form

    c*.10 = 3

    Divide each side by. 10

    .10c/.10 = 3/.10

    c = 30

    There are 30 crayons in the box
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