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Lisa has a certain amount of money. She spent $39 and has ( 3)/(4) of the original amount left. How much money did she have originally?
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Lisa has a certain amount of money. She spent $39 and has ( 3)/(4) of the original amount left. How much money did she have originally?

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If $39 was one fourth, then the other three fourths have to be the same amount. $39 times 4 equals $156. She had $156 dollars originally.
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