SOLUTION: Wyatt spend 1/4 of his money on a train set and 1/2 on tickets to a play. He now has $18 left. How much money did Wyatt start with? Explain how you came up with your answer.

Question 773086: Wyatt spend 1/4 of his money on a train set and 1/2 on tickets to a play. He now has $18 left. How much money did Wyatt start with? Explain how you came up with your answer.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the amount he started with
He spent and then of his money

He spent , so he has left
given:

He started with $72

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