Question

1. A salesman had to travel a certain distance. He covered 20% of the distance on the first day, 175 km
on the second day. If 55% of the journey is still left to be covered, what is the total distance he had
to travel? Choose the correct option.​

Answer 1

Answer:

700 km

Step-by-step explanation:

After the first day, the distance left is 100% - 20% = 80%.

Then, after the second day, the distance left is 80% - 175 km. It is said that it is also equal to 55%. We can use this info. to make an equation that:

80% - 175 km = 55%.

So, 80% - 55% = 175 km.

25% = 175 km

100% = 175 x 4 = 700.

Hope this helps!