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Fishing Trip
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Puzzle ID: #4572
Submitted By: golffreak7205 Corrected By: cinnamon30
Submitted By: golffreak7205 Corrected By: cinnamon30
Bob went out to buy some fishing equipment. He spent half of what he had plus $5 at the first store. At the second store, he spent half of what was left plus $4, and at the third store, he spent half of the remainder plus $3. He then had $5 left to put aside for bait. How much money did he start with?
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easy
So simple...
Well, I'm stumped and for some reason cannot figure this one out. I can do it when I figure 90=x and go backwards, but get completely screwed up without using the end answer of 90.
Is there anyone who could explain how to solve this one? Man, I can normally do higher math, but my brain's shut down on this one. It's really bugging me!
Thanks!
Is there anyone who could explain how to solve this one? Man, I can normally do higher math, but my brain's shut down on this one. It's really bugging me!
Thanks!
I got the same problem as brainfrog.......
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