Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture and the rest on a TV. If the TV cost her $240, what were her original savings?
Choose the most appropriate option.
A) $900  B) $800  C) $960  D) $700  E) $1500
If Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furnitute, the rest   4 / 4 - 3 / 4 = 1 / 4 on a TV   But the TV cost her $240. So 1 / 4 of her savings is $240. So her original savings are 4 times $240 = $960   correct answer $960
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Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture and the rest on a TV. If the TV cost her $240, what were her original savings?