SOLUTION: Jinfa, upon receiving his paycheck, spent two-thirds of it on car repairs and then bought a $40 gift for his mother. He had $64 left. How much was his paycheck?

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Question 863099: Jinfa, upon receiving his paycheck, spent two-thirds of it on car repairs and then bought a $40 gift for his mother. He had $64 left. How much was his paycheck?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

Let x represent the amount of the paycheck

x - (2/3)x - 40 = $64 

   x/3 = $104

     x = $312

CHECKING our answer***

$312 - $208 - $40 = $64

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