Solve for base in the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
-33% of miles is 65 miles.

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Let's use b to represent the base:

33% of b = 65

0.33b = 65

b = 65/0.33

b ≈ 196.97

Therefore, the answer is D) 196.97, rounded to the nearest hundredth. Let's use the formula:

part/whole = %/100

We know that the part is 65 miles and the percentage is 33, so:

65/whole = 33/100

Cross-multiplying and solving for the whole:

100 * 65 = 33 * whole

6,500 = 33 * whole

whole = 6,500/33 ≈ 196.97

Therefore, the answer is D) 196.97, rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Solve for Base in the Problem