Percentages, SM-Bank 027

Richard bought a second hand snowboard at a cost of $390.

Richard had to spend 65% of his savings to buy the snowboard.

How much did Richard have in his savings after buying the snowboard? (2 marks)

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$$210$

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$65\text{%}\times \text{Savings}$	$= $390$
$\therefore\ \text{Savings}$	$=\dfrac{390}{0.65}= $600$

$\therefore\ \text{Savings left}$

$= 600-390= $210$

\(65\text{%}\times \text{Savings}\)	\(= $390\)
\(\therefore\ \text{Savings}\)	\(=\dfrac{390}{0.65}= $600\)