Question #77e03

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Jim G.
Jun 29, 2017

$75

Explanation:

"we can account for " $20+$25=$45

"she spent " 2/5" of her money on a handbag"

rArr$45" is "3/5" of her money"

"the whole amount being " 2/5+3/5=5/5

3/5to$45

1/5to($45)/3=$15

rArr"handbag cost "2xx$15=$30

"she had " $45+$30=$75" to start with"

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