Question 1195294
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Danny saved 2/3 of his paycheck and spent 1/2 of the remaining money. 
He was then left with $6. What
was the original value of Danny's paycheck?
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Let x be the original value of Danny's paycheck, in dollars.


After saving 2/3 of his paycheck, he left with x/3 dollars.


After spending 1/2 of these x/3 dollars, he left with x/6 dollars.


Our equation is  x/6 = 6.  It implies  x = 6*6 = 36.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The original value of Danny's paycheck was $36.
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