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While traveling to Europe, Phelan exchanged 250 US dollars for euros. He spent 150 euros on his trip. After returning to the United States he converts his money back to US dollars. How much of the original 250 US dollars does Phelan now have? Round to the nearest cent. 1 European euro = 1.3687 US dollars

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Phelan now have 44.69 US dollars. of the original 250 US dollars.

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Answer: Phelan now have 44.69 US dollars. of the original 250 US dollars.

Explanation:

Given, Phelan spent 150 euros on his trip.

1 European euro = 1.3687 US dollars

So, 150 euros = 150 × 1.3687 US dollars

= 205.305 US dollars

≈ 205.31 US dollars [ Rounded to the nearest cent. ]

Initially he had 250 US dollars, now he has left (250-205.31)US dollars that is

44.69 US dollars.

Hence, Phelan now have 44.69 US dollars. of the original 250 US dollars.

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