Kylie spent 79 of her money and an additional $18 on some pens. She spent 13 of her remaining money and an additional $11 on pencils. She spent 23 of the rest of the money on staplers. Given that Kylie was left with $7, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
23=
1313 of the rest of the money = 7
33 of the rest of the money
= 7 ÷ 1 x 3
= 21
Amount of the rest of the money + 21
= 1 -
13=
23 23 of the remaining money
= 21 + 11
= 32
33 of the remaining money
= 32 ÷ 2 x 3
= 48
Amount of the remaining money + 18
= 1 -
79 of her money
=
29 of her money
29 of the total money
= 48 + 18
= 66
99 of the total money
= 66 ÷ 2 x 9
= $297
Amount that Kylie had at first = $297
Answer(s): $297
