SOLUTION: Heather's penny bank is 1/10 full. After she adds 480 pennies, it is 1/2 full. How many pennies can Heather's bank hold?

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Question 865938: Heather's penny bank is 1/10 full. After she adds 480 pennies, it is 1/2 full. How many pennies can Heather's bank hold?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, richwmiller:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

1%2F2-1%2F10+=+5%2F10+-+1%2F10+=+4%2F10 480 Pennies fill bank 4/10 full

Let x represent the number of pennies the bank holds

480%2F.4+=+x%2F1  x = 1200 pennies the bank holds

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/10+480=x/2
x+4800=5x
4800=4x
1200=x
check
120+480=600
600=1200/2
ok