Question

Margo spends 0.25 of her paycheck on a new dress, One-eighth of her paycheck on shoes, and $24 on a birthday present. If she spent $60 altogether, how much was Margo’s paycheck?

Answer 1

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Answer:

$96

Explanation:

Margo's spending in terms of her paycheck (p) is described as ...

dress + shoes + present = $60

0.25p + (1/8)p + $24 = $60

3/8p = $36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . collect terms, subtract $24

p = (8/3)($36) = $96 . . . . . . multiply by 8/3

Margo's paycheck was $96.