Question

Nick decided to take 2/5 Of the money in his bank account and donate It To a local charity if Nick donated $70 to a local charity what was the total amount in his bank account? Thanks

Answer 1

Answer:

Total amount in his account is$175

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the total amount be x

Given

2/5x=70

X=175

Answer 2

Let total money be x
Money donated = 2/5 of x
He donated $70 so
2/5 of x = $70
x = 70 x 5/2
x = 35 x 5
x = 175

So he has a total of $175 in his bank account