Sam spent $56 on a jacket. He spent
111 of his remaining money on a dress. If he still had
59 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Jacket |
Remaining amount |
|
Dress |
Left |
$56 |
1 |
10 |
4x2 |
5x2 |
7 u |
1 u |
10 u |
The amount that Sam 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 Sam spent on the jacket = 7 u
7 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Amount that Sam had at first
= 18 u
= 18 x 8
= $144
Answer(s): $144