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Rob is saving to buy a new MP3 player. For every $13 he earns babysitting, he saves $9. On Saturday, Rob earned $52 babysitting. How much money did he save?

User ParkerD
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Answer:

$36

Explanation:

$13 babysitting, $9 saved.

$52 babysitting, $x saved.

Cross multiply

13/13x=468/13

Divide both sides by 13

x=$36

User Rocketas
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52 divided by 13=4
4x9=36
He saved $36
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