SOLUTION: Emma saves 28 cents of every 1 dollar that she earns. Emma earned $75 last week. How much money did Emma save last week?

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Question 420295: Emma saves 28 cents of every 1 dollar that she earns. Emma earned $75 last week. How much money did Emma save last week?
Found 2 solutions by vleith, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Savings+=+0.28%2AEarnings
Savings+=+0.28+%2A+75
Savings+=+21 she saved 21 dollars

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$75x$.28 = $21.00