SOLUTION: Sam has 1/8 as much money as Patrick. Patrick then gives $60 to Sam. Now, Sam has 1/3 as much money as him. How much money does Sam have in the end?

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Question 1206155: Sam has 1/8 as much money as Patrick. Patrick then gives $60 to Sam. Now, Sam has 1/3 as much money as him. How much money does Sam have in the end?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sam x
Patrick 8x

Patrick gave some,...
Sam x+60
Patrick 8x-60

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Now, Sam has 1/3 as much money as PATRICK.
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%281%2F3%29%288x-60%29=x%2B60
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8x-60=3x%2B180
5x=180%2B60
5x=240
x=48

In the end, Sam had 48%2B60=highlight%28108%29 dollars.