Mia spent one third of her money on lunch. At lunch, her friend gave her $2.50 to repay a loan. Then Mia spent $3.25 for a movie ticket and $.75 for a snack. She had $4.90 left. How much did Mia have before lunch?

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Mariah Chambers

Mathematics

22 July, 08:46

Mia spent one third of her money on lunch. At lunch, her friend gave her $2.50 to repay a loan. Then Mia spent $3.25 for a movie ticket and $.75 for a snack. She had $4.90 left. How much did Mia have before lunch?

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Casey Villanueva · Answer 1

X - 1/3x + 2.50 - 3.25 - 0.75 = 4.90

2/3x + 2.50 - 4 = 4.90

2/3x - 1.5 = 4.90

2/3x = 4.90 + 1.50

2/3x = 6.40

x = 6.40 / (2/3)

x = 6.40 * 3/2

x = 19.2 / 2

x = 9.60 < = = before lunch, she had $ 9.60