SOLUTION: Cindy spent 3/4 of her money on a birthday gift for her mom and half of the remaining money on a scarf if the scarf cost $12 how much money did she have at first

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Question 1146178: Cindy spent 3/4 of her money on a birthday gift for her mom and half of the remaining money on a scarf if the scarf cost $12 how much money did she have at first
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x/4-12=12
3x/4=24
3x=96
x=96/3
x=32
check
3*32/4-12=12
3*8-12=12
24-12=12
ok