If Jenny gave x dollars, then we have
.35*40 + (3/8)*40 + x = 40
14 + 15 + x = 40
x = 11
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Kim, Beth, and Jenny gave money to buy their mother a birthday gift.
The gift cost $40.
Kim gave 35% of the money for the gift.
Beth gave 3/8 of the money for the gift.
How much money did Jenny give to buy the gift?
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