Answer:
$8.40
Step-by-step explanation:
We can write a proportion to find the total amount last year using the information given. A proportion is two equivalent ratios set equal to each other.

We will cross multiply the numerator of one ratio with denominator of the other. And then solve for y.
125(y)=100(10.50)
125y=1050
y=8.40
<span>Step 1: 0.4 = 4⁄10</span>
<span>Step 2: Simplify 4⁄10 = 2⁄5</span>
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