The total amount of money that she lost is $400+$500 = $<<400+500=900>>900

If she remained with $900, she initially had $900+$800 = $<<900+800=1700>>1700

# Answer

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Question:
Noemi lost $400 on roulette and $500 on blackjack. How much money did Noemi begin with if she still had $800 in her purse?
Answer:
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Noemi lost $400 on roulette and $500 on blackjack. How much money did Noemi begin with if she still had $800 in her purse?
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