A gardening store wants to buy supplies that cost $2,400. The store can afford 3/8 of the total cost. How much can the store afford?

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A gardening store wants to buy supplies that cost ​$2,400. The store can afford 3/8 of the total cost. How much can the store​ afford?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

3/8 times $2,400 = $9008 divides 2400 = 300.  300 times 3 = 900

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