Question

Sally Player receives a Social Security benefit of $322.20 per month. This is 40 percent of her husband Bill's benefit. How much does Bill receive?

Answer 1

322.20/0.40 = 805.50

Answer 2

$805.50

Step-by-step explanation

Sally social benefit = $322.20

$322.20 ⇒40% of Bills benefits.

40% ⇒ $322.20

100% ⇒ ?

(100% × $322.20)/40% = $(32220/40)

= $805.50