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a school is running a fundraiser. For every $75 worth of wrapping paper sold, the school receives $20. How much wrapping paper must be sold to reach the fundraising goal of $2500?

User Larvyde
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Answer:

9375

Step-by-step explanation

75/20 = x/2500

20x=187500

20x/20 = 187500/20

x=9375

User Maksym Fedorov
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Answer:

125

Explanation:

if the school gets $20 per wrapping paper sold

then in order to earn 2500 the school must sell 2500/20=125

User Nandeep Mali
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