Nora spent 710 of her money and an additional $14 on some staplers. She spent 17 of her remaining money and an additional $14 on markers. She spent 34 of the rest of the money on pens. Given that Nora was left with $7, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
34=
1414 of the rest of the money = 7
44 of the rest of the money
= 7 ÷ 1 x 4
= 28
Amount of the rest of the money + 28
= 1 -
17=
67 67 of the remaining money
= 28 + 14
= 42
77 of the remaining money
= 42 ÷ 6 x 7
= 49
Amount of the remaining money + 14
= 1 -
710 of her money
=
310 of her money
310 of the total money
= 49 + 14
= 63
1010 of the total money
= 63 ÷ 3 x 10
= $210
Amount that Nora had at first = $210
Answer(s): $210
