Question

An American traveling in Japan wishes to exchange American money for Japanese money. If the exchange rate is $1 = 80 yen, then how many dollars will the traveler need to purchase 10,000yen?

Answer 1

Answer:125 yen

Explanation:
Ratio and proportion

Ratio=1:80=x:10,000

x represents dollars which is unknown

1/80=x/10,000

Then you cross multiply

80x=10,000

80x/80=10,000/80

x=125

Therefore,$125 will give you 10,000yen

Answer 2

Answer: $125

Explanation:

1/80=x/10,000

10,000/80=125

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