Pamela spent 58 of her money and an additional $18 on some pens. She spent 19 of her remaining money and an additional $15 on files. She spent 35 of the rest of the money on markers. Given that Pamela was left with $10, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
35=
2525 of the rest of the money = 10
55 of the rest of the money
= 10 ÷ 2 x 5
= 25
Amount of the rest of the money + 25
= 1 -
19=
89 89 of the remaining money
= 25 + 15
= 40
99 of the remaining money
= 40 ÷ 8 x 9
= 45
Amount of the remaining money + 18
= 1 -
58 of her money
=
38 of her money
38 of the total money
= 45 + 18
= 63
88 of the total money
= 63 ÷ 3 x 8
= $168
Amount that Pamela had at first = $168
Answer(s): $168
