SOLUTION: I gave one half of one third of one quarter of my money to Mathilda. I have $23 left. How much money did I give away?
A) $3 n) $12 C) $2 D) $1 E) $I0
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A) $3 n) $12 C) $2 D) $1 E) $I0
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Question 321200: I gave one half of one third of one quarter of my money to Mathilda. I have $23 left. How much money did I give away?
A) $3 n) $12 C) $2 D) $1 E) $I0 Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I gave one half of one third of one quarter of my money to Mathilda.
I have $23 left.
How much money did I give away?
:
Find out how much money you had before Mathilda came on the scene.
x = original amt
x - x = 23
x - x = 23
Multiply equation by 24
24x - x = 24(23)
23x = 24(23)
Divide both sides by 23
x = $24 original amt
Therefore, you gave Mathilda
24 - 23 = $1; you really got away cheap
