Tree planting calculation

The tourist section planted 145 trees, 16% more than planned. What was the original plan?

Final Answer:

p =  125

Step-by-step explanation:


145 = p + 0.16 p

145 = p + 0.16·p

1.16p = 145


p = 145/1.16 = 125

p = 125

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