A charity walkathon raised $1200. This amount was 125% of the amount raised last year. How much was raised last year?

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Howie

16 December, 19:38

A charity walkathon raised $1200. This amount was 125% of the amount raised last year. How much was raised last year?

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Reyna Moran · Answer 1

X=amount reaised last year.

Therefore:

125% of x=$1200

we suggest this equation:

(125/100) x=$1200

x = ($1200*100) / 125=$960

Solution: $960 was reaised last year.