Respuesta :

12 1/2% = 12.5%

12.5% = $40

1% = 40 ÷ 12.5 = $3.20

100% = $3.20 x 100 = $320

Answer: $320

The total sum of money will be $320.

Let the total sum of money be represented by x.

Based on the information given, the equation to solve the question will be:

12 1/2% × x = 40

0.125x = 40

Divide by 0.125

x = 40/0.125.

x = 320

Therefore, the total sum of money will be $320.

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