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The total cost of preparing for the trip was about 1300. Of this cost, about 46% were the oxen and the wagon. How much did the oxen and wagon cost?

Solution

The total cost of preparing for the trip was about 1300. Of this cost, about 46% were the oxen and the wagon. How much did the oxen and wagon cost?

Solution

Amount before addition : 890.41095 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

1300 = x + 0.46 x

1300 = x + 0.46 x : x = \frac{65000}{73}

\frac{65000}{73} = 890.41095 \dots

Amount before addition : 890.41095 \dots

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