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A student spends 12% of his or her money on a book. After buying the book, the student has $120.12 left.

How much money did the student have before buying the book?

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User Eirinn
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Answer:

$136.50

Explanation:

100 - 12 = 88% (How much percentage of money the student left)

88% = 120.12

1% = 120.12 รท 88 = 1.365

Before buying the book, the student had 100%

100% = 1.365 x 100 = 136.50

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