Question

I save 3/7 of my weekly wage, if i save $84 what is my weekly wage

Answer 1

$196

Explanation:

If you save
`(3)/(7)` of your weekly wage, and the amount you save is $84, then your total weekly wage can be solved by using the expression:

• $84 ÷
  `(3)/(7)` = ?

Multiplying 84 by the reciprocal of
`(3)/(7)`, which is
`(7)/(3)`

• $84 ×
  `(7)/(3)` =
  `(588)/(3)`

Simplifying this fraction:

• 588 ÷ 3 = $196

To check, we can use the expression:

• $196 ×
  `(3)/(7)` = $84

Therefore, your weekly wage is $196.