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gogt351
 
Reply Mon 21 Mar, 2011 12:14 am
mrs brown spent one-eighth of her money at the chemist. Then she spent two-thirds at foodtown. lastly she brought a lotto ticket for $5:00. Now she had $20 left. What amount did she start with
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Reply Mon 21 Mar, 2011 12:36 am
@gogt351,
If the 2/3 is of the original amount, then solve this (x is the original amount):

(1 - 1/8 - 2/3) * x = 25
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