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Question

Carl had 56\dfrac{5}{6} as much money as Harry. He gave $50 to Harry, who now has $140. How much money did Carl have at the beginning?

Worked Solution

Let C = Carl's money at start

Let H = Harry's money at start
H + 50 = 140
H = $90

C = 56 ×\dfrac{5}{6}\ \times H
= 56 ×\dfrac{5}{6}\ \times 90
= {{{correctAnswer}}}

Variant 0

DifficultyLevel

690

Question

Carl had 56\dfrac{5}{6} as much money as Harry. He gave $50 to Harry, who now has $140. How much money did Carl have at the beginning?

Worked Solution

Let C = Carl's money at start

Let H = Harry's money at start
H + 50 = 140
H = $90

C = 56 ×\dfrac{5}{6}\ \times H
= 56 ×\dfrac{5}{6}\ \times 90
= $75

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
correctAnswer
$75

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
✓

$75

x

$80

x

$95

x

$110

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