Cindy spent 710 of her money and an additional $14 on some pencils. She spent 15 of her remaining money and an additional $14 on pens. She spent 23 of the rest of the money on files. Given that Cindy was left with $2, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
23=
1313 of the rest of the money = 2
33 of the rest of the money
= 2 ÷ 1 x 3
= 6
Amount of the rest of the money + 6
= 1 -
15=
45 45 of the remaining money
= 6 + 14
= 20
55 of the remaining money
= 20 ÷ 4 x 5
= 25
Amount of the remaining money + 14
= 1 -
710 of her money
=
310 of her money
310 of the total money
= 25 + 14
= 39
1010 of the total money
= 39 ÷ 3 x 10
= $130
Amount that Cindy had at first = $130
Answer(s): $130
