Question

ivanna is saving money to buy a game. so far she has saved $20, which is four-fifths of the total cost of the game. how much does the game cost?

Answer 1

The answer of this is 16

Answer 2

Answer: The games cost $25

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to write an equation:

The price of the game (x) multiplied by four-fifths (4/5) must be equal to the money saved by Ivanna (20)

Mathematically speaking:

4/5 x =20

Solving for x

x = 20 / (4/5)

x = 25

The games cost $25

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