SOLUTION: jan is saving for a skate board she has saved $30 already which is 20% of the total price how much does the skateboard cost

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Question 854474: jan is saving for a skate board she has saved $30 already which is 20% of the total price how much does the skateboard cost
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the  total price of the skateboard 

Question States***

 .20x = $30

    x = $30/.20 = $150, the  total price of the skateboard