A gardening store wants to buy supplies that cost $2400. The store can afford 5/6 of the total cost. How much can the store afford?

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A gardening store wants to buy supplies that cost ​$2400. The store can afford 5/6   of the total cost. How much can the store​ afford?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

5/6 x 2400 = 5 x 400 = $2000divide the 6 into 24 to get 4 leaving 5 x 400

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