Jane spent 79 of her money and an additional $14 on some pencils. She spent 15 of her remaining money and an additional $19 on markers. She spent 35 of the rest of the money on files. Given that Jane was left with $2, 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 = 2
55 of the rest of the money
= 2 ÷ 2 x 5
= 5
Amount of the rest of the money + 5
= 1 -
15=
45 45 of the remaining money
= 5 + 19
= 24
55 of the remaining money
= 24 ÷ 4 x 5
= 30
Amount of the remaining money + 14
= 1 -
79 of her money
=
29 of her money
29 of the total money
= 30 + 14
= 44
99 of the total money
= 44 ÷ 2 x 9
= $198
Amount that Jane had at first = $198
Answer(s): $198
