Question 1180703
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Write a proportion 


    {{{0.12/88.50}}} = {{{0.88/x}}}.



In this proportion, 0.88 = 1 - 0.12  is the part that the employer does contribute.



From the proportion, find the amount "x" that Frieda's employer contributes


    x = {{{(88.50*0.88)/0.12}}} = 649  dollars.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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