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A local grocer cut his marketing budget by 57% last year. He spent only $650 on marketing this year and is happy with his decision. How much did the grocer spend on marketing last year?

I know that the answer is $1511.63, I just need to know the math of how we get that answer.

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Step-by-step explanation: The math portion of it would be as follows:

650 times 2, since it's been cut by more than half, which equals 1300.

650 times .07 = 45.5

695.5 times 2 = 1391.

Also, 1300 x .07 = 91.

Add them together, 1300 + 91 = 1391.

SO I think the correct answer is actually 1391, not 1511.63.

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