Question 767056
After spending 3/8 of on food and 1/4 on housing, sonny was left with $960. How much money did he have originally
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Let x = amount ($) started with
then
x - (3/8)x - (1/4)x = 960
x(1 - 3/8 - 1/4) = 960
x(8/8 - 3/8 - 2/8) = 960
x((8-3-2)/8) = 960
x(3/8) = 960
x = 960(8/3)
x = 320(8)
x = $2560