If James saved 30% of the money he needed to buy a new game and he has saved £15, how much does the game cost? ​

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Answer 1

30% of Total = 15

.3T =15

T =15/.3 = 150/3 = 50 = Total Cost

Answer 2

Hello Bill,

Let's say x = the cost of the video game.

You're told the 30% saved corresponds to £15. If he saved 30% of the cost, that means he saved 30% TIMES x, so 0.3x. We can use that information to set up an equation:

0.3x = 15

Divide both sides by 0.3: x = 15/0.3 = 50

x = 50

The video game costs £50.

Let's check our answer: if he saved 30%: 0.3 * 50 = 15