Rama was getting some items for the new school year. First, he bought some textbooks with $8 more than of his money. Next, he bought his stationery with 12.20 less than of his remaining money. Lastly, he bought some school socks with $2.80 more than of the money left. Then, he had $15.40 with him. How much money did he have at first?

Rama was getting some items for the new school year. First, he bought some textbooks with $8 more than of his money. Next, he bought his stationery with 12.20 less than of his remaining money. Lastly, he bought some school socks with $2.80 more than of the money left. Then, he had $15.40 with him. How much money did he have at first?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.3: Solve Mixture Applications

Problem 199E: In the following exercises, solve each mixture word problem. 199. Vartan was paid $25,000 for a cell...

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