Question

You spent $15, or 75% of your allowance at the mall. How much is your allowance?

Answer 1

Answer:

The allowance is $20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x -----> the allowance

we know that

75%=75/100=0.75

The linear equation that represent this situation is

0.75x=15

solve for x

x=15/0.75

x=$20