SOLUTION: I spent 2 fifths of my money. I now have $75.how much did I spend?

SOLUTION: I spent 2 fifths of my money. I now have $75.how much did I spend?

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Question 815289: I spent 2 fifths of my money. I now have $75.how much did I spend?
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you spent 2/5, you must have 3/5 left, because
1 - 2/5 = 3/5 .
If $75 is 3/5 of the money you had, 1/5 is $25=$75/3 .
Then, the 2/5 you spent is twice that, or $50.
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