Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/4 of this at the hardware store, then $7 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $19 left in his pocket. What was the value of N? Choose the correct choice from the following
A) $36	B) $44	C) $52	D) $60	E) $68
started to test answer D   if he had 60, then he spent 15 at hardware store   now he was left with 45$   he spent 7 dollars on cleaning, thus he remained with 38$   he then spent 1/2 of 38, or 19, and was left with 19.   hence, the only option that can be right is $36.
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Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/4 of this at the hardware store, then $7 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $19 left in his pocket. What was the value of N?