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Troy saved 2/3 of his paycheck and spent 1/3 of the remaining money. He was then left with $12. What was the original value of Troy's paycheck?

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2/3 * 2/3 * p = 12
4/9 * p = 12
p = 9 * 3 = 27

2/3 * 1/3 = 2/9
so
2/9 x = 12
solve for x

I assumed that "remaining money" is what he saved.
Oobleck assumed that "remaining money" was what he did not save.
Who knows ?

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