Question

Nick decided to take 2/5 of the money in his bank account and donate it to a local charity. If nick donated $70 to a local charity, what was the total amount in his bank account?

Answer 1

The total amount = $175

Explanation:

Let the total amount in his bank account = x

Nick decided to take 2/5 of the money in his bank account and donate it to a local charity

So, he donates with
`(2)/(5) x`

If nick donated $70 to a local charity

so,
`(2)/(5) x = 70`

solve for x

∴ x = 5*70/2 = 350/2 = $175

So, The total amount = $175