SOLUTION: Claudia is reading a book that has 360 pages. She read some of the book last week. She plans to read 47 pages today. When she does , she will be 4/5 of the way through the book. Ho

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Question 964526: Claudia is reading a book that has 360 pages. She read some of the book last week. She plans to read 47 pages today. When she does , she will be 4/5 of the way through the book. How many pages did she read last week.
I tried 360=x+46 but I don't know where to put the 4/5 and I'm very confused.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Claudia is reading a book that has 360 pages.
She read some of the book last week.:: "x"
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She plans to read 47 pages today.:: 47
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When she does , she will be 4/5 of the way through the book. How many pages did she read last week.
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Equation:
x + 47 = (4/5)*360
x + 47 = 4*72
x + 47 = 288
x = 241 pages (amt. she read last week)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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