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Frank is saving money to buy a game. So far he has saved $30 which is 5/6 of the total cost of the game. How much does the game cost?​

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Answer:

$35

Explanation:

If Frank has saved $30 which is only 5/6 the total cost, then he is still missing 1/6, so you need to find 1/6 of 30

30 times 1/6 equals 30/6 which is 5

The game costs $35

User Bruce
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Answer:

$36

Explanation:

30/(5/6) = $36

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