Valen spent $96 on a vest. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a jumpsuit. If he still had
25 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Vest |
Remaining amount |
|
Jumpsuit |
Left |
$96 |
1 |
6 |
3x3 |
2x3 |
8 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Valen 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 Valen spent on the vest = 8 u
8 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 8 = 12
Amount that Valen had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 12
= $180
Answer(s): $180