Ahmad had a sum of money at first. He spent 1/3 of his money on 12 cupcakes and 3/8 of his remaining money on 8 muffins. He was then left with $18. (a) How much did each muffin cost? (b) How much did he have at first

Ahmad had a sum of money at first. He spent 1/3 of his money on 12 cupcakes and 3/8 of his remaining money on 8 muffins. He was then left with $18. (a) How much did each muffin cost? (b) How much did he have at first

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