Alex spend 45% of his saving in a new skateboard that cost $80. how much did alex had in his savings before buying the skateboard?

The total savings amount of Alex before buying the board  is  $177.78.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume the total savings of Alex  = $m

The cost of skateboard = $85

So now, the cost of skateboard  = 45 % of his savings

⇒  45 % of m = $80

or, m = $177.78

Hence, the total savings amount of Alex before buying the

board is  $177.78.