SOLUTION: i spent 3/8 of my money. i found out that i have 24pesos left. how much did i have at first?

SOLUTION: i spent 3/8 of my money. i found out that i have 24pesos left. how much did i have at first?

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Question 994403: i spent 3/8 of my money. i found out that i have 24pesos left. how much did i have at first?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
3/8 of your money = 24 pesos
8 x 24/3 = the money you had first.
= 64 pesos.
Hope this helps :-)
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