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Nick spent 2/5 of his money on a watch which cost $90. If he had bought a book instead, he would have only spent 0.25 of his money. How much did the book cost?
3 years ago

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(2/5)x = 90 , where x is "his money"
x = $225

cost of book = .25 of x = $56.25
3 years ago

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