Paul spent $64 on a skirt. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a windbreaker. If he still had
25 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Skirt |
Remaining amount |
| |
Windbreaker |
Left |
| $64 |
1 |
6 |
| 3x3 |
2x3 |
| 8 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Paul had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 6 is 6.
2x35x3 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
615 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
Amount that Paul spent on the skirt = 8 u
8 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 8 = 8
Amount that Paul had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 8
= $120
Answer(s): $120
