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Isabel wants a coat that costs $60 she has saved 42$ what fraction of the amount she needs has she saved simplify

User Uwe Plonus
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She saved 7/10.

She needs 3/10.

42/ 60 = .7, which is 7/10

10 -7 =3, so she needs 3/10 of $60 in order to have enough money.
User ShadowRanger
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needs=60
saves=42

needs/saves=what
what=42/60=21/30=7/10
7/10 is how much she saved

User Mrtpk
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