Asked by kyerim
A woman spent 2/5 of her money. She lost 2/3 of the remaining and then she had $8 left. With how much money did she start?
Answers
Answered by
Damon
3/5 * 1/3 * x = 8
x = 8 * 15 / 3
x = 40
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check:
2/5 * 40 = 16 spent, 24 left
2/3 * 24 = 16 spent, 8 left --- sure enough
x = 8 * 15 / 3
x = 40
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check:
2/5 * 40 = 16 spent, 24 left
2/3 * 24 = 16 spent, 8 left --- sure enough
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