Will spent $85 on a jumpsuit. He spent
19 of his remaining money on a skirt. If he still had
47 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Jumpsuit |
Remaining amount |
| |
Skirt |
Left |
| $85 |
1 |
8 |
| 3x2 |
4x2 |
| 5 u |
1 u |
8 u |
The amount that Will had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 4 and 8 is 8.
4x27x2 of his money =
89 of his remaining money
814 of his money =
89 of his remaining money
Amount that Will spent on the jumpsuit = 5 u
5 u = 85
1 u = 85 ÷ 5 = 17
Amount that Will had at first
= 14 u
= 14 x 17
= $238
Answer(s): $238
