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Jake spent $55 this week. He spent 10% more this week than last week. How much did he spend last week?
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Jake spent $55 this week. He spent 10% more this week than last week. How much did he spend last week?

User Lou Morda
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This week — 110%
Last week — 100%
$55 = 110 %
$x = 100%
x = (55•100)/110 = $50
Answer: last week Jake spent $50.
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