Question

I have tried to figure this out but I'm stuck.
Can someone pleas help me?

Answer 1

The present cost $22.20 because 13.32 divided by 3/5 is 22.20. Then to check 3/5*22.20=13.32.

Answer 2

$22.20

Explanation:

It can work well to translate the problem statement directly to a math statement, then solve.

English: 13.32 is 3/5 of the cost

Math: 13.32 = 3/5 · (the cost)

Now you can see that solving this equation for (the cost) means you divide by 3/5, or, equivalently, multiply by 5/3.

(5/3)·13.32 = (5/3)·(3/5)·(the cost)

22.20 = the cost

The present cost $22.20. . . . . . . It's a good idea to write the answer as a clear, complete sentence in response to the question that is asked, preferably using the same terminology.