Lynn spent 79 of her money and an additional $16 on some staplers. She spent 110 of her remaining money and an additional $16 on files. She spent 35 of the rest of the money on notebooks. Given that Lynn was left with $8, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
35=
2525 of the rest of the money = 8
55 of the rest of the money
= 8 ÷ 2 x 5
= 20
Amount of the rest of the money + 20
= 1 -
110=
910 910 of the remaining money
= 20 + 16
= 36
1010 of the remaining money
= 36 ÷ 9 x 10
= 40
Amount of the remaining money + 16
= 1 -
79 of her money
=
29 of her money
29 of the total money
= 40 + 16
= 56
99 of the total money
= 56 ÷ 2 x 9
= $252
Amount that Lynn had at first = $252
Answer(s): $252
