SOLUTION: If a girl spends 3/7 of her money on food, 1/4 of her money on shoes and 1/3 of the remainder on a dress. how much money did she spend on the dress?

Question 579780: If a girl spends 3/7 of her money on food, 1/4 of her money on shoes and 1/3 of the remainder on a dress. how much money did she spend on the dress?
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If a girl spends 3/7 of her money on food, 1/4 of her money on shoes and 1/3 of the remainder on a dress. how much money did she spend on the dress?
:
x = original amt of money
:
Find what fraction is left after buying food and shoes
x - x - x =
Common denominator is 28
- - = x remains
:
One third of that spent on the dress
* x = x, spent on the dress
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