SOLUTION: Sam has 1/8 as much money as Patrick. Patrick then gives $60 to Sam. Now, Sam has 1/3 as much money as him. How much money does Sam have in the end?

Question 1206155: Sam has 1/8 as much money as Patrick. Patrick then gives $60 to Sam. Now, Sam has 1/3 as much money as him. How much money does Sam have in the end?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sam x
Patrick 8x

Patrick gave some,...
Sam x+60
Patrick 8x-60

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Now, Sam has 1/3 as much money as PATRICK.
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In the end, Sam had dollars.
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