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kate spent 3/5 of her money on a manicure and had $45 left. how much money did she have at first?(PLEASE SHOW STEPS!)

User DougA
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3/5 = 60%
x- .6x= 45
.4x =45
x = 45/.4
x=$112.50

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User Mtjhax
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Lets say she has x money

Now she spent 3/5of x means 2/5 is left
2/5*x=45
x=112.5
User Jcolino
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