SOLUTION: Kelly saw 540 not studying. If this was 50% more than Chris saw how many did Chris see?

SOLUTION: Kelly saw 540 not studying. If this was 50% more than Chris saw how many did Chris see?

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Question 484425: Kelly saw 540 not studying. If this was 50% more than Chris saw how many did Chris see?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Kelly saw 540 not studying. If this was 50% more than Chris saw how many did Chris see?
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Let x = amount Chris saw
then
x + .50x = 540
1.50x = 540
x = 540/1.50
x = 360
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