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Ed spent 8.5% of his savings on lunch, which cost $5.25. How much did he have in saving before lunch

Ed spent 8.5% of his savings on lunch, which cost $5.25. How much did he have in saving before lunch
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Ed spent 8.5% of his savings on lunch, which cost $5.25. How much did he have in saving before lunch

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8.5/100=5.25/x
cross multiply
5.25×100=8.5x
525/8.5=x
$61.76=x
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