Two hundred ten balloons are filled for a reception. This is 70 percent of the entire number of balloons purchased. Which equation can be used to find the total number of balloons purchased?

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210=70/100 * balloons purchased, so number purchased=210*100/70=3*100=300.

Answer B shows the right equation. 70/100=210/300.
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I think the answer is B 

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either 33.3 or 70?
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