Question

Jane used $68 more than two-fifths of her last paycheck to purchase a new surfboard. If the surfboard cost $289, find the amount of her paycheck

Answer 1

552.5

Explanation:

2/5x + 68 = 289

2/5 x = 289 - 68

2/5x = 221

x = 221 * 5/2 = 552.5

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