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Mr. Hollins determines that he gives away $800 each month. If he gives away 16% of his budget, then how much is his overall budget

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Answer:

5000 dollars

Explanation:

Let his budget be x

16% of x is 800 dollars

.16 * x = 800

Divide each side by .16

.16x/.16 = 800/.16

x=5000

His budget is 5000 dollars

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