SOLUTION: jerry wyatt spent $11.25 on dinner. This was 15% of the money he had with him. How much money did he have before he paid for the dinner?

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Question 209098: jerry wyatt spent $11.25 on dinner. This was 15% of the money he had with him. How much money did he have before he paid for the dinner?
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = total
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15% of x = $ 11.25
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.15 *x = 11.25
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x= $ 75
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check,,,,11.25/75 = .15,,,or 15 %,,,,ok
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