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Laura spent 2/5 of her money. Now she has $18 left. How much money did she have originally?

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Answer:

first you have to turn 2/5 into a decimal then add it to the 18

Explanation:

User Alex Trebek
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Answer$$$30

Explanation:

Since she spent 2/5 of it, she has 3/5 left.

(3/5)x = 18

x = (5/3)(18) = 30

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