Nine tenths of a sum a money 2.70find the sum of money
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Answer:$3.00Step-by-step explanation:Setting up an equation with a variable and using key words from the problem will allow you to solve for the sum of money. 'x' = sum money'nine tenths of a sum' = [tex]\frac{9}{10}x[/tex]'is 2.70': Β = 2.70 [tex]\frac{9}{10}x[/tex]=2.70 Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 9/10 (10/9): Β (10/9)(9/10)x = 2.70(10/9) x = 27/9 = $3.00