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3 April, 13:06

You buy clothing at a sale. You buy sneakers at 2/3 of their original price of $60, a sweater at 7/10 of it original price of $35, and a jacket at 5/6 of its original price of $45.

a. How much money did you spend?

b. How much money did you save?

c. What fraction of the total original price did you save?

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  1. 3 April, 13:35
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    a. $102 b. $38 c. 19/70.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    a. You spent 2/3 * 60 + 7/10 * 35 + 5/6 * 45

    = $102.

    b. Cost before the sale discount = 60 + 35 + 45 = $140, so the amount you saved = 140 - 102 = $38.

    c. Fraction on original price saved = 38/140 = 19/70.
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