Yoko spent 711 of her money and an additional $20 on some pencils. She spent 112 of her remaining money and an additional $13 on staplers. She spent 25 of the rest of the money on pens. Given that Yoko was left with $12, 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 = 12
55 of the rest of the money
= 12 ÷ 3 x 5
= 20
Amount of the rest of the money + 20
= 1 -
112=
1112 1112 of the remaining money
= 20 + 13
= 33
1212 of the remaining money
= 33 ÷ 11 x 12
= 36
Amount of the remaining money + 20
= 1 -
711 of her money
=
411 of her money
411 of the total money
= 36 + 20
= 56
1111 of the total money
= 56 ÷ 4 x 11
= $154
Amount that Yoko had at first = $154
Answer(s): $154
