Gillian spent 49 of her money and an additional $20 on some notebooks. She spent 15 of her remaining money and an additional $10 on pencils. She spent 45 of the rest of the money on files. Given that Gillian was left with $6, 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 = 6
55 of the rest of the money
= 6 ÷ 1 x 5
= 30
Amount of the rest of the money + 30
= 1 -
15=
45 45 of the remaining money
= 30 + 10
= 40
55 of the remaining money
= 40 ÷ 4 x 5
= 50
Amount of the remaining money + 20
= 1 -
49 of her money
=
59 of her money
59 of the total money
= 50 + 20
= 70
99 of the total money
= 70 ÷ 5 x 9
= $126
Amount that Gillian had at first = $126
Answer(s): $126
