Wesley spent $140 on a blazer. He spent
111 of his remaining money on a sweater. If he still had
59 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Blazer |
Remaining amount |
| |
Sweater |
Left |
| $140 |
1 |
10 |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
| 7 u |
1 u |
10 u |
The amount that Wesley 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 Wesley spent on the blazer = 7 u
7 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 7 = 20
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 18 u
= 18 x 20
= $360
Answer(s): $360
