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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

T h e t o t a l cos t o f p re p a r in g f or t h e t r i p w a s ab o u t 1300. O f t hi s cos t, ab o u t 46% w ere t h e o x e n an d t h e w a g o n . Ho w m u c h d i d t h e o x e n an d w a g o n cos t ?

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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