SOLUTION: After spending 2/5 of her money on sweets and 1/6 on cosmetics, a woman was left with $6.50. How much money did she have originally?

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Question 881427: After spending 2/5 of her money on sweets and 1/6 on cosmetics, a woman was left with $6.50. How much money did she have originally?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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30/30-1/6-2/5=
30/30-5/30-12/30=13/30
6.50/(13/30)=
6.50*30/13=$15