Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture and the rest on a TV. If the TV cost her $400, what were her original savings? Choices:
A) $1500 B) $1600 C) $1700 D) $1800 E) $1900
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 $400. So 1 / 4 of her savings is $400. So her original savings are 4 times $400 = $1600   correct answer $1600
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Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture and the rest on a TV. If the TV cost her $400, what were her original savings?