Question

Ethan spent 12.5% of the money in his pocket on dinner. His dinner cost $15.25. How much did he have in his pocket? Group of answer choices $102.00 $172.36 $190.63 $122.00

Answer 1

Answer:

$122

Step-by-step explanation:

Let total money in his pocket = $ x

12.5% of x = $ 15.25

$\frac{12.5}{100}*x= 15.25$

Multiply both sides by 100

12.5 *x = 15.25*100

125.5 *x = 1525

Divide both sides by 125.5

$x = \frac{1525}{12.5}$

x = $ 122