Oliver spent $108 on a skirt. He spent
15 of his remaining money on a jumpsuit. If he still had
27 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Skirt |
Remaining amount |
| |
Jumpsuit |
Left |
| $108 |
1 |
4 |
| 5x2 |
2x2 |
| 9 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The amount that Oliver had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
2x27x2 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
414 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
Amount that Oliver spent on the skirt = 9 u
9 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 9 = 12
Amount that Oliver had at first
= 14 u
= 14 x 12
= $168
Answer(s): $168
