Diana spent 47 of her money and an additional $18 on some files. She spent 16 of her remaining money and an additional $20 on markers. She spent 45 of the rest of the money on pencils. Given that Diana was left with $12, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
45=
1515 of the rest of the money = 12
55 of the rest of the money
= 12 ÷ 1 x 5
= 60
Amount of the rest of the money + 60
= 1 -
16=
56 56 of the remaining money
= 60 + 20
= 80
66 of the remaining money
= 80 ÷ 5 x 6
= 96
Amount of the remaining money + 18
= 1 -
47 of her money
=
37 of her money
37 of the total money
= 96 + 18
= 114
77 of the total money
= 114 ÷ 3 x 7
= $266
Amount that Diana had at first = $266
Answer(s): $266
