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Sandy has earned $290. That is 20% of the cost of the new computer she wants to buy. What is the total amount of money she needs to buy the computer?

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Answer:

1450

Explanation:

simply just multiply 290 by 5 and u get 1450 hope this helps you

User Mohammad Alotol
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Since 20% is equal to the fraction 1/5, you multiply $290 by 5 to get the full cost of the computer. 290*5=1,450. So, the total amount of money she needs to buy the computer is $1,450.

Hope the explanation helped!
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