document.write( "Question 815289: I spent 2 fifths of my money. I now have $75.how much did I spend? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #490853 by KMST(5328)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! If you spent 2/5, you must have 3/5 left, because \n" ); document.write( "1 - 2/5 = 3/5 . \n" ); document.write( "If $75 is 3/5 of the money you had, 1/5 is $25=$75/3 . \n" ); document.write( "Then, the 2/5 you spent is twice that, or $50. \n" ); document.write( " |