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?

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Alan P.
Dec 20, 2016

color(green)(37.5%)37.5%

Explanation:

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

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

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

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