Let's assume the amount of money she had to start with is 'x'.
She spent 1/3 of her money at the market, which is (1/3)*x.
She spent 1/4 of her money at the chemist, which is (1/4)*x.
She spent 1/6 of her money at the electrical shop, which is (1/6)*x.
She had 555 left, so the total amount spent is (1/3)*x + (1/4)*x + (1/6)*x.
Adding the total amount spent to the amount left, we have (1/3)*x + (1/4)*x + (1/6)*x + 555 = x.
Multiplying all terms by the common denominator, which is 12, we get (4/12)*x + (3/12)*x + (2/12)*x + 555 = 12x.
Combining like terms, we have (9/12)*x + 555 = 12x.
Subtracting (9/12)*x from both sides, we have 555 = 12x - (9/12)*x.
Simplifying the equation, we have 555 = (36/12)*x - (9/12)*x.
Combining the terms on the right side, we have 555 = (27/12)*x.
Dividing both sides by (27/12), we have x = 555 * (12/27).
Simplifying the equation, we have x = 740.
Therefore, she had 740 dollars to start with.
A woman spent 1/3 of her money at the market 1/4 at the chemist 1/6 at the electrical shop and had 555 left how many much money did she have to start with
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