SOLUTION: Jan is saving for a skateboard. She saved $30 already, which is 20% of the total price. How much did the board cost?

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Question 1009398: Jan is saving for a skateboard. She saved $30 already, which is 20% of the total price. How much did the board cost?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=cost of skateboard
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0.20x=$30 . (20% of cost equals $30)
x=$30/0.20
x=$150
ANSWER: Total cost of the skateboard is $150