Betty spent 711 of her money and an additional $12 on some markers. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $14 on files. She spent 38 of the rest of the money on pencils. Given that Betty was left with $10, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
38=
5858 of the rest of the money = 10
88 of the rest of the money
= 10 ÷ 5 x 8
= 16
Amount of the rest of the money + 16
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 16 + 14
= 30
44 of the remaining money
= 30 ÷ 3 x 4
= 40
Amount of the remaining money + 12
= 1 -
711 of her money
=
411 of her money
411 of the total money
= 40 + 12
= 52
1111 of the total money
= 52 ÷ 4 x 11
= $143
Amount that Betty had at first = $143
Answer(s): $143
