Japheth spent $105 on a jacket. He spent
111 of his remaining money on a dress. If he still had
59 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Jacket |
Remaining amount |
| |
Dress |
Left |
| $105 |
1 |
10 |
| 4x2 |
5x2 |
| 7 u |
1 u |
10 u |
The amount that Japheth had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 5 and 10 is 10.
5x29x2 of his money =
1011 of his remaining money
1018 of his money =
1011 of his remaining money
Amount that Japheth spent on the jacket = 7 u
7 u = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 7 = 15
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 18 u
= 18 x 15
= $270
Answer(s): $270
