Raeann spent 47 of her money and an additional $12 on some pencils. She spent 13 of her remaining money and an additional $15 on staplers. She spent 45 of the rest of the money on pens. Given that Raeann was left with $3, how much money did she have at first?
Fraction of the rest of the money left
= 1 -
45=
1515 of the rest of the money = 3
55 of the rest of the money
= 3 ÷ 1 x 5
= 15
Amount of the rest of the money + 15
= 1 -
13=
23 23 of the remaining money
= 15 + 15
= 30
33 of the remaining money
= 30 ÷ 2 x 3
= 45
Amount of the remaining money + 12
= 1 -
47 of her money
=
37 of her money
37 of the total money
= 45 + 12
= 57
77 of the total money
= 57 ÷ 3 x 7
= $133
Amount that Raeann had at first = $133
Answer(s): $133
