SOLUTION: If a girl spends 3/7 of her money on food, 1/4 of her money on shoes and 1/3 of the remainder on a dress. how much money did she spend on the dress?
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Question 579780: If a girl spends 3/7 of her money on food, 1/4 of her money on shoes and 1/3 of the remainder on a dress. how much money did she spend on the dress? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If a girl spends 3/7 of her money on food, 1/4 of her money on shoes and 1/3 of the remainder on a dress. how much money did she spend on the dress?
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x = original amt of money
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Find what fraction is left after buying food and shoes
x - x - x =
Common denominator is 28 - - = x remains
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One third of that spent on the dress * x = x, spent on the dress
