Mrs. Richmond bought some apples and pears in the ratio 3:5.After she gave away 3/4 of the apples and 40 pears, the ratio of apples to pears became 2:5.An apple costs 30 cents.A pear costs 15 cents more than an apple.How much did Mrs.Richmond pay for the fruit?

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Mrs. Richmond bought some apples and pears in the ratio 3:5.After she gave away 3/4 of the apples and 40 pears, the ratio of apples to pears became 2:5.An apple costs 30 cents.A pear costs 15 cents more than an apple.How much did Mrs.Richmond pay for the fruit?
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