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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?

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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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?

User Christian Tellnes
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The amount of money that he started was $59.00

BECAUSE:
25+25=50
+9
_____
$59.00
User Dave Sottimano
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Write it down in a solvable equation.
0.75(0.75x)=9
Multiply
0.5625x=9
Divide.
9/0.5625=16
Alex had 16$ before he bought anything.
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