Rael spent $15 on a jacket. He spent
111 of his remaining money on a windbreaker. If he still had
58 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Jacket |
Remaining amount |
|
Windbreaker |
Left |
$15 |
1 |
10 |
3x2 |
5x2 |
5 u |
1 u |
10 u |
The amount that Rael 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 Rael spent on the jacket = 5 u
5 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 5 = 3
Amount that Rael had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 3
= $48
Answer(s): $48