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George spent 70% of his savings to buy a camera. The camera cost $574. How much did he originally have in his savings?
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George spent 70% of his savings to buy a camera. The camera cost $574. How much did he originally have in his savings?

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He originally had $820 in his savings
User Lobsang
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$820

574/x=70/100
x=(100x574)/70
x=820
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