Natalie spent 57 of her money and an additional $10 on some pencils. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $15 on markers. She spent 34 of the rest of the money on notebooks. Given that Natalie was left with $6, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
34=
1414 of the rest of the money = 6
44 of the rest of the money
= 6 ÷ 1 x 4
= 24
Amount of the rest of the money + 24
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 24 + 15
= 39
44 of the remaining money
= 39 ÷ 3 x 4
= 52
Amount of the remaining money + 10
= 1 -
57 of her money
=
27 of her money
27 of the total money
= 52 + 10
= 62
77 of the total money
= 62 ÷ 2 x 7
= $217
Amount that Natalie had at first = $217
Answer(s): $217
