6. During a trip, Ed spent 1/3 of his money on food and 5/9 of his money on transport. He spent 860 less on food than on transport. How much money did he bring for the trip?
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3870
Step-by-step explanation:
Total money = x
Money spent on food = 1/3*x
Money spent on transport = 5/9*x
=> 5/9*x - 860 = 1/3*x
=5x/9 - 860 = x/3
=5x/9 - x/3 [Take LCM]
=2x/9 = 860
=x = (860*9)/2
Therefore, x = 3870.
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