Xandra spent 57 of her money and an additional $20 on some staplers. She spent 18 of her remaining money and an additional $20 on markers. She spent 25 of the rest of the money on notebooks. Given that Xandra was left with $9, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
25=
3535 of the rest of the money = 9
55 of the rest of the money
= 9 ÷ 3 x 5
= 15
Amount of the rest of the money + 15
= 1 -
18=
78 78 of the remaining money
= 15 + 20
= 35
88 of the remaining money
= 35 ÷ 7 x 8
= 40
Amount of the remaining money + 20
= 1 -
57 of her money
=
27 of her money
27 of the total money
= 40 + 20
= 60
77 of the total money
= 60 ÷ 2 x 7
= $210
Amount that Xandra had at first = $210
Answer(s): $210
