Cathy spent 3/4 of her pocket money. If she spent 1/3 of it on a movie, 1/6 on books and the rest on a dress, what part of her pocket money did she spend on the dress?
Cathy spent 3/4 of her pocket money. If she spent 1/3 of it on a movie, 1/6 on books, and the rest on a dress, what part of her pocket money did she spend on the dress?
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Tricky question...
Let's write down some numbers:
Cathy's pocket money = $100
Money she spent = $75
Movie = $25
Books = $12.50
Dress = $37.50
The part of the pocket money she used to buy a dress = 3/8
