document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=912836>Question 912836</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hector and Francis spent a total of $47.50 at the mall. If Hector spent 50% more than Francis, how much did Francis spend at the mall? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #554091 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ewatrrr><B>ewatrrr(24785)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ewatrrr><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=ewatrrr><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=554091\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> x the amount Francis spent<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1.50)x + x = $47.50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2.5x = 47.50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 47.50/2.5 = $19,the amount Francis spent.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "And Checking..<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.5($19) + $19 = $28.50 + $19 =   $47.50 </SPAN>\n" );
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