Question

Barbara bought a notebook for $1.40 using 35% of the money she had. How much money did she start with?

Answer 1

$4

Explanation:

`(1.40)/(x) =(35)/(100)`

1.40 * 100 = 140

35 * x = 35x

140/35 = 4 (x gets canceled out)

Answer 2

$4

Explanation:

$1.40 is 35% of the money she started with.

The money she started with is 100 * 1.40/35 which is $4.