Linda spent 57 of her money and an additional $12 on some files. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $16 on markers. She spent 25 of the rest of the money on pens. Given that Linda was left with $3, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
25=
3535 of the rest of the money = 3
55 of the rest of the money
= 3 ÷ 3 x 5
= 5
Amount of the rest of the money + 5
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 5 + 16
= 21
44 of the remaining money
= 21 ÷ 3 x 4
= 28
Amount of the remaining money + 12
= 1 -
57 of her money
=
27 of her money
27 of the total money
= 28 + 12
= 40
77 of the total money
= 40 ÷ 2 x 7
= $140
Amount that Linda had at first = $140
Answer(s): $140
