A newspaper reported that last weekend a movie earned $16.2 million. This was 68% of the previous weekend's earnings. Approximately how much did the movie earn during the previous weekend?

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Arvere asked May 28, 2022

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A newspaper reported that last weekend a movie earned $16.2 million. This was 68% of the previous weekend's earnings. Approximately how much did the movie earn during the previous weekend?

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Arvere asked May 28, 2022

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Answer:

$23.8 million

Explanation:

w = previous weekends earnings

16.2 = .68w

x = 16.2/0.68

x = 23.8

Sean Walsh answered Jun 4, 2022

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