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Alex spent 3/7 of his money. He gave 1/4 of the remaining to his sister. He had $120 left. How much money did he have in the beginning?

Alex spent 3/7 of his money. He gave 1/4 of the remaining to his sister. He had $120 left. How much money did he have in the beginning?
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Alex spent 3/7 of his money. He gave 1/4 of the remaining to his sister. He had $120 left.

How much money did he have in the beginning?

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1/4 of 120 is 30 so 120 + 30 = 150 and then 3/7 of 150 is approximately 65 so 150 + 65 = 215. 
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