basic math word problem

Question

some oranges are in a basket. by adding 8/5, the total is 130. how many oranges were in the basket?

Answer 1

Let x = the number of oranges in the basket.

 

Start with x oranges, then add (8/5)x oranges:

 

x + (8/5)x = 130 oranges

 

(13/5)x = 130 oranges

 

Solve for x.