Marion spent 58 of her money and an additional $12 on some files. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $12 on staplers. She spent 34 of the rest of the money on notebooks. Given that Marion was left with $6, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
34=
1414 of the rest of the money = 6
44 of the rest of the money
= 6 ÷ 1 x 4
= 24
Amount of the rest of the money + 24
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 24 + 12
= 36
44 of the remaining money
= 36 ÷ 3 x 4
= 48
Amount of the remaining money + 12
= 1 -
58 of her money
=
38 of her money
38 of the total money
= 48 + 12
= 60
88 of the total money
= 60 ÷ 3 x 8
= $160
Amount that Marion had at first = $160
Answer(s): $160
