Question

anita brings 6 dolls to her grandmas house. these dolls represent 20% of anitas doll collection, as shown in the diagram.
what is the total number of dolls in anitas doll collection?

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for total dolls

Let $x$ = total number of dolls in the collection.

Step2: Set up percentage equation

20% of $x$ equals 6, so:
$$0.2x = 6$$

Step3: Solve for total dolls

Divide both sides by 0.2:
$$x = \frac{6}{0.2}$$

Answer:

30