SOLUTION: Juan spent 3/5 of his money and then had $12 left. How much money did Juan originally have?

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Question 372147: Juan spent 3/5 of his money and then had $12 left. How much money did Juan originally have?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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12/.4=30
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12/(2/5)=
12*5/2=60/2=30