Question

Another person pays $90.87 each month toward the purchase of a saxophone. After 5 months, the person has paid 65% of the total cost of the saxophone.What is the total cost,in dollars,of the saxophone?Show your work or explain your answer.

Answer 1

$699

Explanation:

90.87 * 5 = 454.35

454.35 = 65%

/65 /65

6.99 = 1%

*100 *100

$699 = 100%

Total Cost = $699