Usha spent 511 of her money and an additional $18 on some pencils. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $17 on pens. She spent 45 of the rest of the money on staplers. Given that Usha was left with $11, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
45=
1515 of the rest of the money = 11
55 of the rest of the money
= 11 ÷ 1 x 5
= 55
Amount of the rest of the money + 55
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 55 + 17
= 72
44 of the remaining money
= 72 ÷ 3 x 4
= 96
Amount of the remaining money + 18
= 1 -
511 of her money
=
611 of her money
611 of the total money
= 96 + 18
= 114
1111 of the total money
= 114 ÷ 6 x 11
= $209
Amount that Usha had at first = $209
Answer(s): $209
