Betty spent 58 of her money and an additional $20 on some notebooks. She spent 15 of her remaining money and an additional $17 on markers. She spent 23 of the rest of the money on pencils. Given that Betty was left with $5, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
23=
1313 of the rest of the money = 5
33 of the rest of the money
= 5 ÷ 1 x 3
= 15
Amount of the rest of the money + 15
= 1 -
15=
45 45 of the remaining money
= 15 + 17
= 32
55 of the remaining money
= 32 ÷ 4 x 5
= 40
Amount of the remaining money + 20
= 1 -
58 of her money
=
38 of her money
38 of the total money
= 40 + 20
= 60
88 of the total money
= 60 ÷ 3 x 8
= $160
Amount that Betty had at first = $160
Answer(s): $160
