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On Saturday, Joan received her pay and spent 1/4 of it. On Sunday she spent 1/5 of the remaining money, and on Monday she sp
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On Saturday, Joan received her pay and spent 1/4 of it. On Sunday she spent 1/5 of the remaining money, and on Monday she spent 1/2 of what remained, how much did she recieve originally?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not enough info. How much is left?
start with $1000
spend 1/4 750 left
spend 1/5 leaves 600
spend 1/2 leaves 300
start with $300
spend 1/4 leaves 225
spend 1/5 leaves 180
spend 1/2 leaves 90
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