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Elliot spent 3/5 of his money on stereo equipment and 1/6 of the money he had left on lunch. He left the house with $24. How much money did Elliot return with?

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$24/5 = $4.8 x 3 = $14.4
$24/6 = $4 x 1 = $4
$14.4 + $4 = $18.4
$24 - $18.4 = $5.6
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