Tammy spent 47 of her money and an additional $11 on some staplers. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $20 on markers. She spent 47 of the rest of the money on pencils. Given that Tammy was left with $12, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
47=
3737 of the rest of the money = 12
77 of the rest of the money
= 12 ÷ 3 x 7
= 28
Amount of the rest of the money + 28
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 28 + 20
= 48
44 of the remaining money
= 48 ÷ 3 x 4
= 64
Amount of the remaining money + 11
= 1 -
47 of her money
=
37 of her money
37 of the total money
= 64 + 11
= 75
77 of the total money
= 75 ÷ 3 x 7
= $175
Amount that Tammy had at first = $175
Answer(s): $175
