SOLUTION: Joan Madden decided to pay 1/5 of the camp tuition for her grandson. Joan saved her daughter-in-law $250. What was the total cost of the tuition?

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Question 4785: Joan Madden decided to pay 1/5 of the camp tuition for her grandson. Joan saved her daughter-in-law $250. What was the total cost of the tuition?
Answer by rapaljer(4667) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = total cost of tuition
%281%2F5%29%2Ax+=+250

Multiply both sides by 5 to obtain

x= $1250

Check: %281%2F5%29+%2A+1250+= $250

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