SOLUTION: Mark put 3/4 of his earnings into his savings account.He spent the remaining money on treats for his dog.If he spent $36 on the treats,how much did Mark deposit?
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Question 1111599: Mark put 3/4 of his earnings into his savings account.He spent the remaining money on treats for his dog.If he spent $36 on the treats,how much did Mark deposit? Found 2 solutions by mananth, ikleyn:Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! let deposit be x
3/4 x he saved
$36 he spent on treats
3/4 x +36 =x
3x+ 144=4x
x=144
he deposited $144
