Erika spent 47 of her money and an additional $16 on some pencils. She spent 17 of her remaining money and an additional $20 on files. She spent 25 of the rest of the money on markers. Given that Erika was left with $6, 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 = 6
55 of the rest of the money
= 6 ÷ 3 x 5
= 10
Amount of the rest of the money + 10
= 1 -
17=
67 67 of the remaining money
= 10 + 20
= 30
77 of the remaining money
= 30 ÷ 6 x 7
= 35
Amount of the remaining money + 16
= 1 -
47 of her money
=
37 of her money
37 of the total money
= 35 + 16
= 51
77 of the total money
= 51 ÷ 3 x 7
= $119
Amount that Erika had at first = $119
Answer(s): $119
