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Madison pays $540 every month for rent which is 45% of her monthly income. How much money does Madison earn per month?
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Madison pays $540 every month for rent which is 45% of her monthly income. How much money does Madison earn per month?

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Answer: $1200

Explanation:

Use proportions:

540/45 = x/100

Cross multiply:

45x = 54000

Simplify:

45x = 54000

/45 /45

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x = 1200

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