Jaslyn spent 57 of her money and an additional $12 on some staplers. She spent 13 of her remaining money and an additional $15 on markers. She spent 45 of the rest of the money on pens. Given that Jaslyn was left with $9, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
45=
1515 of the rest of the money = 9
55 of the rest of the money
= 9 ÷ 1 x 5
= 45
Amount of the rest of the money + 45
= 1 -
13=
23 23 of the remaining money
= 45 + 15
= 60
33 of the remaining money
= 60 ÷ 2 x 3
= 90
Amount of the remaining money + 12
= 1 -
57 of her money
=
27 of her money
27 of the total money
= 90 + 12
= 102
77 of the total money
= 102 ÷ 2 x 7
= $357
Amount that Jaslyn had at first = $357
Answer(s): $357
