SOLUTION: I had $288 but I spent a quarter of the money. How much money do I have left?

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Question 646643: I had $288 but I spent a quarter of the money. How much money do I have left?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You spent +288%2F4+=+72+
You have left +288+-+72+=+216+
You have $216 left
check:
+216%2F288+=+3%2F4+ ( the fraction which is left )
+3%2F4+=+3%2F4+ ( by my calculator )
OK