Xuan spent 57 of her money and an additional $19 on some staplers. She spent 15 of her remaining money and an additional $10 on pencils. She spent 49 of the rest of the money on pens. Given that Xuan was left with $10, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
49=
5959 of the rest of the money = 10
99 of the rest of the money
= 10 ÷ 5 x 9
= 18
Amount of the rest of the money + 18
= 1 -
15=
45 45 of the remaining money
= 18 + 10
= 28
55 of the remaining money
= 28 ÷ 4 x 5
= 35
Amount of the remaining money + 19
= 1 -
57 of her money
=
27 of her money
27 of the total money
= 35 + 19
= 54
77 of the total money
= 54 ÷ 2 x 7
= $189
Amount that Xuan had at first = $189
Answer(s): $189
