John took all his money from his savings account. He spent $110 on a radio and four elevenths 4 / 11 of what was left on presents for his friends. John then put two fifths

2/5 of his remaining money into a checking account and donated the $420 that was left to charity. How much money did John originally have in his savings account?

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Pamela

23 January, 03:03

John took all his money from his savings account. He spent $110 on a radio and four elevenths 4 / 11 of what was left on presents for his friends. John then put two fifths

2/5 of his remaining money into a checking account and donated the $420 that was left to charity. How much money did John originally have in his savings account?

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Mikaela Martin · Answer 1

Work backwards so 3/5 is 420 so 5/5 is 700. then 7/11 is 700 so 11/11 must be 1,100. add 110 and you get 1,210

John originally had $1,210 in his savings account