Problema Solution
Sally received a sum of money for her birthday.she spent one third of the money that money on bus fare to travel downtown. She spent half of the money that remained to treat her best friend to a movie, after which Sally had $12.00 remaining. How mug money did Sally receive for her birthday?
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Let 'x' represent the money Sally received for her birthday.
x - (1/3)x - (1/2)(x - (1/3)x) = 12
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x = $36
Sally received $36 for her birthday.