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    Mar 29, 2013, 06:04 PM
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    Raj spends 2/3 of his money on a bike. Then he buys a helmet for $45. He uses 50% of the remaining money for shin guards. He has $2.50 left.How much was the bike?
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    Mar 29, 2013, 06:11 PM
    You need to start with your ending amount, which is $2.50 and you purchased shin guards with 50% of your cash to arrive at $2.50 so take your $2.50 times 2. Next add $45 to get an answer. Now take your answer and times it by 3 and that is your final answer.

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