SOLUTION: A family spent $186 per week for food. This was 20% of its weekly income. What was the weekly income?

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Question 1129251: A family spent $186 per week for food. This was 20% of its weekly income. What was the weekly income?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the weekly income
+.2x+=+186+
+x+=+186%2F.2+
+x+=+930+
$930