document.write( "Question 1088522: Q 1.Peggy had $240 more than Joyce. After Joyce gave Peggy $80,the ratio of Joyce money to Peggy's money was 3:5.How much did Peggy had at first? \r
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Q 1.Peggy had $240 more than Joyce. After Joyce gave Peggy $80,the ratio of Joyce money to Peggy's money was 3:5.How much did Peggy had at first? \r
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document.write( "You should let original amount Peggy had = P
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document.write( "Therefore, original amount Joyce had = P - 240
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document.write( "Use this info. to get the correct answer above.
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document.write( "IGNORE the RUBBISH posted by the other person. Peggy could not have had $760, originally. This makes ABSOLUTELY no sense. \n" );
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