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£1 can be exchanged for €1.25. How many pounds will I get if I exchange €100?

User Odradek
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Answer:

80

Explanation:

£1 can be exchanged for €1.25. How many pounds will I get if I exchange €100?

1 : 1.25 = x : 100

x = 1 * 100 : 1.25

x = 100 : 1.25

x = 80

User Grodzi
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Answer:

80 £

Explanation:

1 £-----> 1.25 €

x £-----> 100 €

x=(1*100)÷1.25= 80 £

User Treetey
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