a man spent 4/7 of his money in one shop , if 1/3 of the remainder in another shop , and 4/7 of what still remained in a thired shop. if he still had $40 left, what was his original sum.

3 answers

x - 4/7x - (1/3*3/7)x -
(2/3*3/7*4/7)x = $40

x - 4/7x - 1/7x - 24/147x = $40

Solve for x.
A man spent 3/4 rupees and 4/5 give to her sister and 40 remains with him what was the total.
38.20