In order to solve this, you need to have 35 over 56 = x over 100.  You have 56x = 35*100.  That gives you 56x = 3500.  You divide by 56 to get x by itself and divide 3500 by 56 too and you get x = 62.5.  The answer is 62.5.  So basically, you … Read more

It is a republic.  Specifically, it is a federal republic, or a democratic republic.  No, we're not "supposed" to have a democracy!  A democracy (just democracy, not a certain kind or derivative of democracy) is where everyone votes on everything.  Imagine if every national law took as much time to pass as electing the president … Read more