word problem

Question

Your mom gave you $13.32 with which to buy a present. This covered 3/5 of the cost. how much did your present cost?

Answer 1

c = cost of present

 

13.32 is 3/5 of cost

13.32 = 3/5 (c)

66.60 = 3c

22.20 = c

 

The present cost $22.20.