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  • 10-07-2021
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A boy spent 2/7 of his pocket money on transport and 1/5 on sweet. if he left with 20. what is the amount of money in the boys pocket​

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  • 10-07-2021

Answer:

x = 350

Step-by-step explanation:

x - starting amount

[tex]\frac{2}{7} x[/tex]  = after transport

[tex]\frac{1}{5} (\frac{2}{7} x)[/tex] = after sweets

[tex]\frac{1}{5} (\frac{2}{7} x)[/tex] = 20

[tex](\frac{2}{35} x)[/tex] = 20

2x = 700

x = 350

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