Tiffany spent 57 of her money and an additional $18 on some files. She spent 14 of her remaining money and an additional $11 on markers. She spent 38 of the rest of the money on staplers. Given that Tiffany was left with $10, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
38=
5858 of the rest of the money = 10
88 of the rest of the money
= 10 ÷ 5 x 8
= 16
Amount of the rest of the money + 16
= 1 -
14=
34 34 of the remaining money
= 16 + 11
= 27
44 of the remaining money
= 27 ÷ 3 x 4
= 36
Amount of the remaining money + 18
= 1 -
57 of her money
=
27 of her money
27 of the total money
= 36 + 18
= 54
77 of the total money
= 54 ÷ 2 x 7
= $189
Amount that Tiffany had at first = $189
Answer(s): $189
