Bryan spent $24 on a blazer. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a blouse. If he still had
25 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Blazer |
Remaining amount |
|
Blouse |
Left |
$24 |
1 |
6 |
3x3 |
2x3 |
8 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Bryan 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 Bryan spent on the blazer = 8 u
8 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 8 = 3
Amount that Bryan had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 3
= $45
Answer(s): $45