Oliver spent $162 on a jumpsuit. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a skirt. If he still had
38 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Jumpsuit |
Remaining amount |
| |
Skirt |
Left |
| $162 |
1 |
6 |
| 5x2 |
3x2 |
| 9 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Oliver had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 3 and 6 is 6.
3x28x2 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
616 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
Amount that Oliver spent on the jumpsuit = 9 u
9 u = 162
1 u = 162 ÷ 9 = 18
Amount that Oliver had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 18
= $288
Answer(s): $288
