A student's tuition was $3085. A loan was obtained for 6/5 of the tuition. How much was the loan?

Question

I really need help solving this problem for my pre algebra class. I don't know where to start with trying to solve the problem. Please help me. I will graciously appreciate any and all help.

Answer 1

Hi Sosha, 

Lets look at a similar example. If you wanted to buy a shirt for $10 but your dad only gave you half of the money. How much did your dad give you? Obviously, you'd know that your dad gave you $5. Why do we know this? It is because half of 10 or 10*(1/2) is 5. 

 

In your case with the loan, You would multiply 3085 by 6/5. Please let me know if this makes sense. :)