SOLUTION: Kathy had some money.she spent half the money on groceries.she spent 1/4 of the money on gas.she had $15.00 left.how much did she start with?
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Question 562558: Kathy had some money.she spent half the money on groceries.she spent 1/4 of the money on gas.she had $15.00 left.how much did she start with?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
She spent 
and then 
, add plus to get the fraction that she spent. Subtract that fraction from 1 to get the fraction she has remaining. Then divide $15.00 by this fraction to get the original total amount.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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