Question

Zora saved 9/20 of her paycheck but needed to deduct 25.35 for a bill.If the total that went into her savings was 95.23 what was the amount of zoras paycheck?

Answer 1

(9/20)x - 25.35 = 95.23
(9/20)x = 95.23 + 25.35
(9/20)x = 120.58
divide both sides by 9/20
x = 120.58 * 20/9
x = 2411.6/9
x = 267.96

check...
(9/20)(267.96) - 25.35 = 95.23
2411.64/20 - 25.35 = 95.23
120.58 - 25.35 = 95.23
95.23 = 95.23 (correct)

total paycheck was 267.96