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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-11-13

Ed spent 8.5% of his savings on lunch, which cost $5.25. How much did he have in savings before lunch?

Asked by princessluna450

Answer (3)

100 รท 8.5= 11.7647058824 then 11.7647058824 ร— 5.25= 61.7647058824 and round to 61.76 $61.76 because you divide 100% by 8.5 then multiply the answer by 5.25.

Answered by DanielaCoronel | 2024-06-10

$61.76 because you divide 100% by 8.5 then multiply the answer by 5.25... hopethat helped ;)

Answered by evaloveskitties | 2024-06-10

Ed had approximately $61.76 in savings before spending on lunch. This was determined by dividing the cost of lunch by the percentage of his savings that was spent. The calculation shows that 8.5% of his savings equals $5.25, leading to this total.
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Answered by DanielaCoronel | 2024-09-30