SOLUTION: bina spent 1/3 of an amount on candy. he is left with $70. how much did he have initially?

Question 1005161: bina spent 1/3 of an amount on candy. he is left with $70. how much did he have initially?

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, fractalier:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
bina spent 1/3 of an amount on candy. he is left with $70. how much did he have initially?
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He has 2/3 left
2/3 = $70
1/3 = $35
--> 3/3 = $105

Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well if he spent 1/3 of his money, then he must still have 2/3 of his money.
We can write this as
(2/3)x = 70
Now multiply both sides by 3/2 and get
x = $105
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