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  • 01-06-2021
  • Mathematics
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Riya had spent 1/4 of her money on chocolates and 1/8 on pizza and has $40 left how much money did she have in the beggining

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JustPotato
JustPotato JustPotato
  • 02-06-2021

Answer:

$64

Step-by-step explanation:

Remaining money = 1 - fraction spent

Remaining money = 1 - (1/4 + 1/8)

Remaining Money = 1 - 3/8

Remaining Money = 5/8

$40 = 5/8 of Starting amount

Starting amount = $40 * 8/5

Starting amount = $64

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