Jaslyn spent 58 of her money and an additional $13 on some files. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $14 on notebooks. She spent 45 of the rest of the money on markers. Given that Jaslyn was left with $2, 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 = 2
55 of the rest of the money
= 2 ÷ 1 x 5
= 10
Amount of the rest of the money + 10
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 10 + 14
= 24
44 of the remaining money
= 24 ÷ 3 x 4
= 32
Amount of the remaining money + 13
= 1 -
58 of her money
=
38 of her money
38 of the total money
= 32 + 13
= 45
88 of the total money
= 45 ÷ 3 x 8
= $120
Amount that Jaslyn had at first = $120
Answer(s): $120
