Answer:
x = 27976.22021
Step-by-step explanation:
10x + .0085x = 280000
Combine like terms
10.0085x = 280000
Divide by 10.0085 on each side
10.0085x /10.0085= 280000/10.0085
x = 27976.22021
The sixth graders collected $250 of their $300 goal. The seventh graders collected $250 of thier $450 goal.
Sixth Graders:
$250 / $300
Reduce: $25 / $30 = 5/6
Seventh Graders:
$250 / $450
Reduce: $25 / $45 = 5/9
Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is 3, just do 20*0.15 (covert 15% into a decimal).