Henry spent $90 on a shirt. He spent
15 of his remaining money on a blouse. If he still had
25 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Shirt |
Remaining amount |
| |
Blouse |
Left |
| $90 |
1 |
4 |
| 3x2 |
2x2 |
| 5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The amount that Henry had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
2x25x2 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
410 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
Amount that Henry spent on the shirt = 5 u
5 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 5 = 18
Amount that Henry had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 18
= $180
Answer(s): $180
