SOLUTION: Chris spent 1/5 of his saving money for books and 1/2 of it for games. He had $60 left. Find his total money.
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Question 733262: Chris spent 1/5 of his saving money for books and 1/2 of it for games. He had $60 left. Find his total money.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-x/5-x/2=60
10x-2x-5x=600
3x=600
x=200
check
x/5=40
x/2=100
x-x/5-x/2=60
200-40-100=60
ok
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