Linda spent 611 of her money and an additional $12 on some pens. She spent 17 of her remaining money and an additional $18 on notebooks. She spent 23 of the rest of the money on files. Given that Linda was left with $2, 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 = 2
33 of the rest of the money
= 2 ÷ 1 x 3
= 6
Amount of the rest of the money + 6
= 1 -
17=
67 67 of the remaining money
= 6 + 18
= 24
77 of the remaining money
= 24 ÷ 6 x 7
= 28
Amount of the remaining money + 12
= 1 -
611 of her money
=
511 of her money
511 of the total money
= 28 + 12
= 40
1111 of the total money
= 40 ÷ 5 x 11
= $88
Amount that Linda had at first = $88
Answer(s): $88
