Olivia spent 611 of her money and an additional $11 on some staplers. She spent 112 of her remaining money and an additional $17 on pens. She spent 25 of the rest of the money on files. Given that Olivia was left with $3, 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 = 3
55 of the rest of the money
= 3 ÷ 3 x 5
= 5
Amount of the rest of the money + 5
= 1 -
112=
1112 1112 of the remaining money
= 5 + 17
= 22
1212 of the remaining money
= 22 ÷ 11 x 12
= 24
Amount of the remaining money + 11
= 1 -
611 of her money
=
511 of her money
511 of the total money
= 24 + 11
= 35
1111 of the total money
= 35 ÷ 5 x 11
= $77
Amount that Olivia had at first = $77
Answer(s): $77
