SOLUTION: Lorraine spent 25% of her money on shopping and 2/5th of the remainder on food. If she is left with £450, what is the amount of money she had before she started spending.

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Question 633425: Lorraine spent 25% of her money on shopping and 2/5th of the remainder on food. If she is left with £450, what is the amount of money she had before she started spending.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Lorraine spent 25% of her money on shopping and 2/5th of the remainder on food.
If she is left with £450,
what is the amount of money she had before she started spending.
Question states***


450 = .45x
450/.45 = x
£1000 = x
and
£1000 - £250 - £300 = £450
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