Nora spent 49 of her money and an additional $16 on some pencils. She spent 13 of her remaining money and an additional $18 on files. She spent 38 of the rest of the money on pens. Given that Nora was left with $5, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
38=
5858 of the rest of the money = 5
88 of the rest of the money
= 5 ÷ 5 x 8
= 8
Amount of the rest of the money + 8
= 1 -
13=
23 23 of the remaining money
= 8 + 18
= 26
33 of the remaining money
= 26 ÷ 2 x 3
= 39
Amount of the remaining money + 16
= 1 -
49 of her money
=
59 of her money
59 of the total money
= 39 + 16
= 55
99 of the total money
= 55 ÷ 5 x 9
= $99
Amount that Nora had at first = $99
Answer(s): $99
