<PRE><B>Question 702364</B>
A marching band needs $13,500 for a trip. The director told the band members than one-third of the amount that has been raised so far is equal to half of the amount that is still needed. How much more money needs to be raised?
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needs 13500
amount raised: x
amount still needed (13500-x)
Equation:
(1/3)x = (1/2)(13500-x)
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Multiply thru by 6:
2x = 3*13500 - 3x
5x = 3*13500
x = $8100
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amt still needed: 13500-8100 = $5400
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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