Javier drove 45 miles. This represents 60% of his entire trip. What is the total number of miles in Javier's trip?
.6x=45 .6=3/5 3x/5=45 x=(5/3)*45 x=75 the total miles in his trip is 75
60% of trip = 45 miles
let total trip distance = \(l\)
60% is given by multiplying by 0.6
So;
\(0.6l = 45 \\ \\ l = \frac{45}{0.6} \\ \\ \boxed{l = 75}\)