Jerome has $43 x 2 = $<<43*2=86>>86.

After giving Meg $8, he had only $86 - $8 = $<<86-8=78>>78 left.

Then he gave Bianca $8 x 3 = $<<8*3=24>>24.

So, Jerome has only $78 - $24 = $<<78-24=54>>54 left.

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Half of Jerome's money was $43. He gave $8 to Meg and thrice as much to Bianca. How much does Jerome have left?
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Half of Jerome's money was $43. He gave $8 to Meg and thrice as much to Bianca. How much does Jerome have left?
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