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A lady went shopping and spent half of what she had on buying hankies and give a rupee to a beggar waiting outside the shop. She spent half of what was left on a lunch and followed that up with a two rupes tip. She spent half of the remaining amount on a book and three rupees on bus fare. When she reached home, she found that she had exactly one rupee left. How much money did she start with?

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