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Emily had a savings account balance of s. She withdrew 2/5 of her savings in order buy a laptop that costs $700. If she withdrew the exact amount she needed, how much money did she originally have in savings s?

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1750

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User Jon Archway
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2/5 of her saving = $700

1/5 of her saving = $700 ÷ 2 = $350

5/5 of her saving = $350 x 5 = $1750

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Answer: She had $1750.
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