Eric spent $88 on a skirt. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a blouse. If he still had
25 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Skirt |
Remaining amount |
| |
Blouse |
Left |
| $88 |
1 |
6 |
| 3x3 |
2x3 |
| 8 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Eric had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 6 is 6.
2x35x3 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
615 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
Amount that Eric spent on the skirt = 8 u
8 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 8 = 11
Amount that Eric had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 11
= $165
Answer(s): $165
