Jack spent $35 on a blazer. He spent
111 of his remaining money on a skirt. If he still had
58 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Blazer |
Remaining amount |
| |
Skirt |
Left |
| $35 |
1 |
10 |
| 3x2 |
5x2 |
| 5 u |
1 u |
10 u |
The amount that Jack 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 Jack spent on the blazer = 5 u
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Amount that Jack had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 7
= $112
Answer(s): $112
