SOLUTION: Karen spends one-fourth of her weekly allowance on sodas each week. if she spends $1 each day on sodas, what is her weekly allowance.(1 week = 7 days

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Question 23012: Karen spends one-fourth of her weekly allowance on sodas each week. if she spends $1 each day on sodas, what is her weekly allowance.(1 week = 7 days

Answer by rapaljer(4667) About Me  (Show Source):
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She spends $7 per week on sodas, which equals 1/4 of the total allowance.
Let x = total allowance

Here is the equation:

One fourth of total allowance equals $7.
%281%2F4%29x+=+7+

Multiply both sides by 4:
x=28

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