Valen spent $85 on a dress. He spent
15 of his remaining money on a blazer. If he still had
25 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Dress |
Remaining amount |
|
Blazer |
Left |
$85 |
1 |
4 |
3x2 |
2x2 |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The amount that Valen 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 Valen spent on the dress = 5 u
5 u = 85
1 u = 85 ÷ 5 = 17
Amount that Valen had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 17
= $170
Answer(s): $170