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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

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Answer: 585 maybe??

Explanation:

450/100 = 4.5

4,5 = 1 percent of the total amount.

4.5 x 25 = 112.5

112 = 25 percent of 450

4.5 x 5 = 22.5

22.5 = 5 percent of 450

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