The younger son received three times as many toys as the elder son, which is 3*60 = <<3*60=180>>180 toys

Since he bought the toys together, he purchased 180+60 = <<180+60=240>>240 toys.

# Answer

240
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Mr. Desmond bought three times as many toys for his younger son as he bought for his elder son. If the elder son received 60 toys, how many toys did Mr Desmond buy?
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Mr. Desmond bought three times as many toys for his younger son as he bought for his elder son. If the elder son received 60 toys, how many toys did Mr Desmond buy?
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