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31 March, 06:37

Alonso paid for repairs on his car, and 3/5

of the bill was for labor costs. How much was the total bill if the cost of the labor was $79.50? Let b = the amount of the total bill.

Which equation and solution is correct?

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  1. 31 March, 06:53
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    So 3/5 of the total bill was for labor ... and labor costs are 79.50 ...

    so 3/5b = 79.50

    3/5b = 79.50

    b = (79.50) / (3/5)

    b = 79.50 * 5/3

    b = 397.50/3

    b = 132.50 < = = = total bill
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