Question

A teacher spent $259.20 on classroom

supplies. This was 80% of the total classroom
budget. How much was the total budget?

Answer 1

$324

Explanation:

We need to make a proportion:

`(259.20)/(x) = (80)/(100)`

`25920 = 80x`

`x = 324`

x is 1%. So 100% = 324*100 = 32400 cents = $324

Hope I helped :)