total amount he has ---- x
amount spent = (1/3)x + (1/2)x = (5/6)x
leaving him with (1/6)x
He saves (3/4) of (1/6)x = (1/8)x
so (1/8)x = 20
x = 160
A student spends 1/3 of his pocket money on novels, half of it on refreshments and saves ¾ of the remainder. Which amounts to N20. How much is his money?
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Yes
Why did you get 160
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