Question

Isaac paid $81 for a new surfboard. The amount paid was 60% of his total savings. How much money did he have in his savings before buying the surfboard?

Answer 1

$135

Explanation:

Given data

Amount paid for new surfboard= $81

Percentage of the savings paid= 60%

Let the amount of the savings be x

Hence

60% of x= 81

60/100*x= 81

0.6x=81

x= 81/0.6

x=$135

Hence his savings was $135