Peter and his four brothers combined all of their money to buy a video game. If 30% of the total money is Peter's, and $12.00 of

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2 years ago

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the total money is Peter's, how much do all five brothers have combined?

2 answers:

kari74 [83] · Answer 1 · 2023-07-25T00:06:29+03:00

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Answer:

$20.00

Step-by-step explanation:

t represents the total amount

0.25t = 5.00

Can you solve for t and answer?

Or logically

Peter's $5.00 is 1/4 (25%) of the total.

Therefore 4/4 is $20.00

bearhunter [10] · Answer 2 · 2023-07-25T01:35:30+03:00

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Answer:

$40.00

Step-by-step explanation:

Peter's $12.00 is 30% of the total money all the brothers had.

$12.00 divided by 30% (.30) = $40.00

To double check, multiply $40.00 total money X Peter's share of 30%

$40.00 X 30% (.3) = $12,00