If someone spends 90% of there money and has 50p left how much did they start with

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Noble

22 February, 07:14

If someone spends 90% of there money and has 50p left how much did they start with

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Efrain Fuller · Answer 1

Efrain Fuller 22 February, 07:56

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500p because 50 times 100 is 500

Marisol · Answer 2

Is someone has spent 90% of their money and they're only left with 50p, this 50p represents the 10% remaining.

multiply 10% * 10 to get 100% (i. e. the original amount)

(50p) * 10 = 500p

answer is 500p