A student is raising money for cancer research. A local business agrees to donate an additional 25% of what the student raises,

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3 years ago

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A student is raising money for cancer research. A local business agrees to donate an additional 25% of what the student raises,

while a local politician also agrees to donate an additional 5% of what the student raises. If the student raises $450.00, what is the total donation?
(Hint: The total donation is the amount the student raises plus the additional donations.)

Mathematics

2 answers:

Galina-37 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-12T23:57:38+03:00

Galina-37 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

585$

Step-by-step explanation:

25% of 450$ is 112.5

5% is 22.5

add all of this to the 450 and you get the answer!

Fofino [41] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-13T02:26:20+03:00

Fofino [41]3 years ago

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25% of 450= $112.50
$450+$112.50=$562.50
5% of $450 = $90
$562.50+$90=$652.50
The total donation was $652.50