Question

5/8
of a sum of money is $240. What is the value of the sum of money?

Answer 1

The total amount is 384

Explanation:

Let m = the amount of money

5/8 of the money is 240

5/8 * m = 240

Multiply each side by 8/5

8/5 * 5/8 * m = 8/5 * 240

m =384

The total amount is 384