SOLUTION: Joe has some pocket money. He spends three quarters of it. He has fifty pence left. How much pocket money did he have?

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Question 585381: Joe has some pocket money. He spends three quarters of it. He has fifty pence left. How much pocket money did he have?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the amount of pocket money Joe had to begin with.
x-%283%2F4%29x+=+50p Simplify.
%281%2F4%29x+=+50p Multiply both sides by 4.
x+=+200p
Joe had 2 pounds.