Question

Tina spent $216 on books for college this semester. That was 40% of her savings. How much did she have in savings before she bought her books? Show the work.

a) $86.40

b) $129.60

c) $540

d) $350

Answer 1

already so lets say that the amount that Tina has in her saving is s

Answer 2

we know that 216 is 40% of this savings or 40% of s

Answer 3

can you write an equation with what i've explained?

Answer 4

\[\Large 216=\frac{savings*40}{100}\]
solve for savings.