# How much did Sabrina and Samantha have at the beginning of their exchange?

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Sabrina gave Samantha as many rupees as Samantha started out with. Samantha then gave Sabrina back as much as Sabrina had left. Sabrina then gave Samantha as back as many rupees as Samantha had left, which left Sabrina broke and gave Samantha a total of Rs 80.00.
How much did Sabrina and Samantha have at the beginning of their exchange?

posted May 8, 2015

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solution Mar 15, 2016

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