SOLUTION: The following problem can be solved in more than one way. Find one way to solve it without algebra: Mary Kay wanted to buy some makeup. She spent $28 of her paycheck on founda

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Question 260071: The following problem can be solved in more than one way. Find one way to solve it without algebra:
Mary Kay wanted to buy some makeup. She spent $28 of her paycheck on foundation, of the rest for eye shadows, and of what was left after that for a lipstick. She had $12 left over. How much was her paycheck?
For purposes of this problem we will ignore sales tax.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It appears you have left out some information [%?] regarding
the amount for eye shaddow & lipstick.