Justin spent $75 on a jacket. He spent
111 of his remaining money on a dress. If he still had
58 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Jacket |
Remaining amount |
| |
Dress |
Left |
| $75 |
1 |
10 |
| 3x2 |
5x2 |
| 5 u |
1 u |
10 u |
The amount that Justin had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 5 and 10 is 10.
5x28x2 of his money =
1011 of his remaining money
1016 of his money =
1011 of his remaining money
Amount that Justin spent on the jacket = 5 u
5 u = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 5 = 15
Amount that Justin had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 15
= $240
Answer(s): $240
