Ashley's penny bank is 1/4 full. After she adds 400 pennies, it is 2/3 full. How many pennies can Ashley's bank hold?

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Based on condition 

x=# of pennies the bank can hold

(1/2)x+400=(2/3)x

400=(2/3)x-(1/2)x

400=(4/6)x-(3/6)x

400=(1/6)x

x=400*6

x=2400 pennies are hold in bank