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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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Answer:

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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