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aliowens aliowens
  • 29-11-2015
  • Mathematics
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Alex spent 25% of his money on a sports drink. Then he spent 25% more on trail mix. He has $9 left. How much money did he start with?

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SugoiPlatypus
SugoiPlatypus SugoiPlatypus
  • 29-11-2015

Write it down in a solvable equation.
0.75(0.75x)=9
Multiply
0.5625x=9
Divide.
9/0.5625=16
Alex had 16$ before he bought anything.

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MikaE
MikaE MikaE
  • 29-11-2015

The amount of money that he started was $59.00

BECAUSE:
25+25=50
+9
_____
$59.00

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