On a home improvement project. spent $3000, which was 125% of the original budget (25% over budget). What was the original budget? $______

Answer 1

$3000 = 1.25X

You can do the calculations.

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Answer 2

Let x = original budget

Formula to use:

amount spent = given percent times x

$3000 = 1.25(x)

Divide both sides by 1.25 to find x.

$3000/1.25 = x

$2400 = x