document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=276139>Question 276139</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Bob is trying to borrow $1000 from friends. One of every 3 friends asked responds that their money is tied up. Of his friends with money not tied up, 2 out of 5 inform him quickly that they won't lend him money. Of the remainder, 1 out 2 won't lend him money on general principles. If Bob called 60 friends, how many might lend him money? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "1 of every 3 = 20::::::40 remain<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2 of 5 of the 40 remaining = 16:::: 24 remain<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1 of 2 of the remaining = 12::::12 will lend him money<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.  </SPAN>\n" );
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