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Cameron estimates that he has $15 in his wallet. His estimate is 20% less than the actual amount. How much money does Cameron actually have in his wallet?

User Qianjigui
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Answer: $18.75

Work Shown

x = actual amount in the wallet

x - 0.20x = Cameron's estimate

0.8x = 15

x = 15/0.8

x = 18.75

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