Question

Vita saved $72 last December. This amount represents 2/9 of the total amount she saved last year. What is the total amount Vita saved last year?

Answer 1

`(2)/(9) \text { of the saving} = \$72`

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Find 1/9 :
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`(1)/(9) \text { of the saving} = \$72 / 2`


`(1)/(9) \text { of the saving} = \$36`

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Find 9/9 :
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`(9)/(9) \text { of the saving} = \$36 * 9`


`(9)/(9) \text { of the saving} = \$324`

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Answer: The total amount is $324.
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