SOLUTION: Juan spent 3/5 of his money and then had $12 left. How much money did Juan originally have?
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Question 372147: Juan spent 3/5 of his money and then had $12 left. How much money did Juan originally have?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12/.4=30
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12/(2/5)=
12*5/2=60/2=30
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