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Benita spent 25% of her money on new shoes. The shoes cost $20. How much money did she have before buying the new shoes?

Benita spent 25% of her money on new shoes. The shoes cost $20. How much money did she have before buying the new shoes?
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Benita spent 25% of her money on new shoes. The

shoes cost $20. How much money did she have
before buying the new shoes?

User Tug Grall
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25% is 1/4 of 100% so to get the answer you multiply 20 by 4. 20x4=80. Benita had $80 before buying the shoes
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