Question

Maya spent 40% Of her savings to pay for a bicycle that cost 85 how much money does she have Left and her savings after buying the bicycle

Answer 1

40% of her savings = 85
0.40x = 85
x = 85 / 0.40
x = 212.50.....this is her total savings

so after buying the bike for $ 85, she would have (212.50 - 85) = 127.50 <==