Ed spent 8.5 percent of his savings on lunch which cost 5.25 how much did he have in his savings before lunch

He spent 8.5% of savings on lunch which was 5.25

therefore 8.5%=5.25

figure out what 100% is

5.25:8.5=x:100

5.25/8.5=x/100

multiply both sides by 100

525/8.5=x

divide

61.76=x

he has $61.76 in his savings before lunch