Flynn spent $238 on a windbreaker. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a skirt. If he still had
27 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Windbreaker |
Remaining amount |
| |
Skirt |
Left |
| $238 |
1 |
6 |
| 5x3 |
2x3 |
| 14 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Flynn had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 6 is 6.
2x37x3 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
621 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
Amount that Flynn spent on the windbreaker = 14 u
14 u = 238
1 u = 238 ÷ 14 = 17
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 21 u
= 21 x 17
= $357
Answer(s): $357
