SOLUTION: Hello, could someone help me with this problem? I'd really appreciate a step-by-step explanation. "Federico worked hard, but could only reduce his debt by 3 1/3. If this was only 2

Question 957868: Hello, could someone help me with this problem? I'd really appreciate a step-by-step explanation. "Federico worked hard, but could only reduce his debt by 3 1/3. If this was only 2/9 of what he wanted to reduce, how much did he want to reduce it by?"
Thank you in advance.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Federico worked hard, but could only reduce his debt by 3 1/3. If this was only 2/9 of what he wanted to reduce, how much did he want to reduce it by?"
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3 1/3 is 2/9 of Amount
(2/9)*Amt = 3 1/3 = 10/3
Multiply by 9
2*Amt = 30
Amt = 15

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