17. in a daycare program, 14% of the children are in the infants and toddler classes. if there are 9 infants…

17. in a daycare program, 14% of the children are in the infants and toddler classes. if there are 9 infants and 12 toddlers, how many total children are in the daycare program? 18. jameson used 42% of the money on a gift card to purchase groceries. if he spent $67.20 on groceries, how much was on the gift card to begin with?
Answer
Problem 17
Explanation:
Step1: Calculate the number of infants and toddlers
Number of infants and toddlers = (9 + 12=21)
Step2: Set up an equation using percentage
Let (x) be the total number of children. We know that (14%) of (x) is (21). So, (0.14x = 21)
Step3: Solve for (x)
(x=\frac{21}{0.14}=150)
Answer:
(150)
Problem 18
Explanation:
Step1: Set up an equation using percentage
Let (y) be the initial amount on the gift - card. We know that (42%) of (y) is (67.20). So, (0.42y=67.20)
Step2: Solve for (y)
(y = \frac{67.20}{0.42}=160)
Answer:
(160)