Diana spent 711 of her money and an additional $20 on some staplers. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $12 on pencils. She spent 23 of the rest of the money on markers. Given that Diana was left with $7, 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 = 7
33 of the rest of the money
= 7 ÷ 1 x 3
= 21
Amount of the rest of the money + 21
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 21 + 12
= 33
44 of the remaining money
= 33 ÷ 3 x 4
= 44
Amount of the remaining money + 20
= 1 -
711 of her money
=
411 of her money
411 of the total money
= 44 + 20
= 64
1111 of the total money
= 64 ÷ 4 x 11
= $176
Amount that Diana had at first = $176
Answer(s): $176
