SOLUTION: l have 2/3 of the total amount it costs to buy a laptop.how much is the laptop if l'm only $250 short?

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Question 818570: l have 2/3 of the total amount it costs to buy a laptop.how much is the laptop if l'm only $250 short?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2/3)C = C - 250
250 = C - (2/3)C
250 = (3/3)C - (2/3)C
250 = (1/3)C
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answer:
C = $750
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