Wesley spent $28 on a coat. He spent
111 of his remaining money on a shirt. If he still had
59 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Coat |
Remaining amount |
| |
Shirt |
Left |
| $28 |
1 |
10 |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
| 7 u |
1 u |
10 u |
The amount that Wesley had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 5 and 10 is 10.
5x29x2 of his money =
1011 of his remaining money
1018 of his money =
1011 of his remaining money
Amount that Wesley spent on the coat = 7 u
7 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 7 = 4
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 18 u
= 18 x 4
= $72
Answer(s): $72
