Cindy spent 58 of her money and an additional $11 on some pens. She spent 15 of her remaining money and an additional $11 on files. She spent 29 of the rest of the money on staplers. Given that Cindy was left with $7, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
29=
7979 of the rest of the money = 7
99 of the rest of the money
= 7 ÷ 7 x 9
= 9
Amount of the rest of the money + 9
= 1 -
15=
45 45 of the remaining money
= 9 + 11
= 20
55 of the remaining money
= 20 ÷ 4 x 5
= 25
Amount of the remaining money + 11
= 1 -
58 of her money
=
38 of her money
38 of the total money
= 25 + 11
= 36
88 of the total money
= 36 ÷ 3 x 8
= $96
Amount that Cindy had at first = $96
Answer(s): $96
