For every $5 tent saved, his his dad will contribute $2 to his saving account. How much will Trent have to put into the account

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3 years ago

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before hcan buy a $56 stateboard?

1 answer:

KonstantinChe [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-24T19:21:57+03:00

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Answer:

$40

Step-by-step explanation:

Trent contributes 5/(5+2) = 5/7 of the amount in his account. For an amount of $56, he must contribute ...

(5/7)×$56 = $40

Trent will have to put $40 into the account before he can buy a $56 skateboard.