Paige was assigned some math problems for homework. She solved the first 32 of the problems before dinner. She finished the last 20% of the assignment after dinner. How many math problems was Paige assigned

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Simeon Roberts

Mathematics

30 November, 00:17

Paige was assigned some math problems for homework. She solved the first 32 of the problems before dinner. She finished the last 20% of the assignment after dinner. How many math problems was Paige assigned

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Hunter Olson · Answer 1

80% of all problems=32 problems.

x=total number of problems.

We can suggest this equation:

80% of x=32

(80/100) x=32

x = (32*100) / 80=40

Answer: 40 math problems were assigned.

Cotton · Answer 2

40 problems 80%=32 problems Divide by 4 20%=8 Add 8 + 32=40