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Question 1148333: Emily made some pies to sell at the fair. She sold 3/5 of the them in the morning. In the afternoon, she sold 1/10 more. At the end of the day, she had 36 pies left over. How many pies did she start with?
Answer by ikleyn(52831) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = number of pies she started with.


Then from the condition, you have this equation


    x - %283%2F5%29x - %281%2F10%29x = 36.


To solve it, multiply both sides by 10.


    10x - 6x - x = 360

    3x = 360

     x = 360/3 = 120.     ANSWER