Question

If 12 ½ percent of a sum of money is $40, what is the total sum of money?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let total sum of money be $x

B/Q.

12 1/2 of x = 40

=> 25/2 of x= 40

=> 25x=40×2

=>25x=80

=>x= 80/25

=>x=16/5

=>x=3.2

so, total sum of money= $3.2 or $3 1/5 ans