To find the total number of offices in the building, we can use the fact that 78 offices represent 40% of the total units. Let's denote the total number of offices as x
We know that 78 offices represent 40% of x So, we can set up the equation:
0.40x = 78
To solve for x, divide both sides by 0.40:
x = 78/0.4
x = 195
So, there are 195 offices in the building.
Answer:
195 offices
Step-by-step explanation:
the question says 78 offices is 40% of the total offices
let the total offices be x
according to the question
40% of x is 78
let's find x which is the total offices
40/100 * x = 78
40x/100 = 78
(cross multiply)
40x = 7800
to find x, divide both side by the coefficient of x in the above
40x/40 = 7800/40
x=195
therefore the number of offices in the building is 195
