Linda spent 59 of her money and an additional $12 on some files. She spent 18 of her remaining money and an additional $14 on pens. She spent 37 of the rest of the money on markers. Given that Linda was left with $12, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
37=
4747 of the rest of the money = 12
77 of the rest of the money
= 12 ÷ 4 x 7
= 21
Amount of the rest of the money + 21
= 1 -
18=
78 78 of the remaining money
= 21 + 14
= 35
88 of the remaining money
= 35 ÷ 7 x 8
= 40
Amount of the remaining money + 12
= 1 -
59 of her money
=
49 of her money
49 of the total money
= 40 + 12
= 52
99 of the total money
= 52 ÷ 4 x 9
= $117
Amount that Linda had at first = $117
Answer(s): $117
