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Josie spent 4/7 of the money in her purse on some books, and the rest of the money on 18 markers. Each marker cost $1.20. How much money was in Josie's purse to begin with ?

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  1. 3/7 of total (call it t) on 18 markers

    18 * 1.20 = 3 t/7

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    Damon

  2. we got 21.60 on the 18 markers but how do we get >> How much money was in Josie's purse to begin with ?

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    Carina

  4. 18 * 1.20 = 3 t/7

    21.6 * 7 = 3t

    151.2 / 3 = t

    50.40= t

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    Ms. Sue

  5. Shanze PAID TOTAL RS.98 FOR NECKLACE and PURSE.NECKLACE COST RS.18.20 MORE THAN THE PURSE FIND THE COST OF PURSE?

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    Asif Naeem

  6. 20:40

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