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Mr. White spent 20% of his savings on a wallet and had $36 left.

He then spent 30% of the remaining amount of money on a tie.

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Answer:

Mr. white started with 45 dollars, he spent 9 dollars on a wallet and was left with 36, he then spent 15 dollars on a tie and was left with 21 dollars.

Explanation:

45 * 0.8 = 36
he started with 45 dollars
30 * 0.7 = 21, in the end he was left with 21 dollars

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