Cole spent $135 on a shirt. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a sweater. If he still had
38 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Shirt |
Remaining amount |
| |
Sweater |
Left |
| $135 |
1 |
6 |
| 5x2 |
3x2 |
| 9 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Cole 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 Cole spent on the shirt = 9 u
9 u = 135
1 u = 135 ÷ 9 = 15
Amount that Cole had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 15
= $240
Answer(s): $240
