Question

Ackson is at a collectibles fair. He has exactly $8 and will purchase a collectible card from a vendor for $3. What percent of his money will Jackson spend on the purchase?

Answer 1

`color(green)(37.5%)`

Explanation:

Let `x` be the percentage of his `$8` that Jackson spends on a card.

We are told
`color(white)("XXX")x xx $8 = $3`

After dividing both sides by `$8`
`color(white)("XXX")x=(cancel($)3)/(cancel($)8)=37.5`