Question 994485
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x=original amount
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(1/3)x+(3/5)(x-(1/3)x)+$36=x
(1/3)x+(3/5)(2/3)x+$36=x
(1/3)x+(6/15)x+$36=x
(11/15)x+$36=x
$36=(4/15)x
$135=x You originally had $135.
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You spent 1/3 on the sweater:
(1/3)($135)=$45
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ANSWER: The sweater cost $45.