Raise the fraction to the highest term 1/5 to 15ths=

Raise the fraction to the highest term 1/5 to 15ths is

Solution:

Given that we have to raise the fraction to the highest term 1/5 to 15ths

To raise a fraction to higher term, first you divide the larger denominator by them smaller denominator

Then multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, as a result that will give a new denominator.

Let "x" be the numerator of new fraction

To make the denominator 5 to 15 we have to multiply both numerator and denominator by 3

fist on the left goes with the third on the right. second on the left goes with the fourth on the right. third on the left goes with the second on the right. the fourth on the left goes with first on the right

let x be the money she spent so that she can earn the free t-shirt.

since, she already spent $112.49

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also, as per the statement: jennifer must spend $250 or more in order to qualify for a free t-shirt at the store.

then,

we have an inequality i.,e

subtract 112.49 from both sides we get;

therefore, $137. 51 more money does jennifer need to spend so that she can earn the free t-shirt