Oliver spent $95 on a jumpsuit. He spent
19 of his remaining money on a sweater. If he still had
47 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Jumpsuit |
Remaining amount |
|
Sweater |
Left |
$95 |
1 |
8 |
3x2 |
4x2 |
5 u |
1 u |
8 u |
The amount that Oliver had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 4 and 8 is 8.
4x27x2 of his money =
89 of his remaining money
814 of his money =
89 of his remaining money
Amount that Oliver spent on the jumpsuit = 5 u
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Amount that Oliver had at first
= 14 u
= 14 x 19
= $266
Answer(s): $266