Flu cases

There were 36 new cases of influenza at the school during the study week, which was 40 percent less than in the previous week. How many new flu cases have been reported in the last week?

Final Answer:

n =  60

Step-by-step explanation:

r=40%=10040=52=0.4  nr n=36 n0.4 n=36  0.6n=36  n=0.636=60  n=60



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