SOLUTION: John earned $85 per week. This was 45% of what he had in the bank. How much did he have in the bank

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Question 422377: John earned $85 per week. This was 45% of what he had in the bank. How much did he have in the bank
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the amount he has in the band

Question states***  Note:  45% = 45/100 = .45 in decimal form

   .45x = $85

      x = $188.89 (rounded to the nearest penny)