SOLUTION: Larry bought a shirt for $42.00 he paid twice as much for a jacket. After spending on these itemsvhe still had 1/3 of his money left. How much did he have at first?
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Question 963097: Larry bought a shirt for $42.00 he paid twice as much for a jacket. After spending on these itemsvhe still had 1/3 of his money left. How much did he have at first? Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Shirt=$42.00
Jacket=$84.00
Total=$42.00+$84.00=$126.00
$126/(2/3)=$189.00 ANSWER: Larry started with $189.00.
