Answer: $60
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
Amount left after purchasing sneakers = $12
$12 is equivalent to 20% of the initial starting amount
Let starting amount = x
20% of x = $12
0.2x = $12
Divide through by 0.2
0.2x / 0.2 = $12 / 0.2
x = $60
Hence, starting amount before buying sneakers is $60
