Gabriel spent $20 on a windbreaker. He spent
15 of his remaining money on a jumpsuit. If he still had
25 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Windbreaker |
Remaining amount |
| |
Jumpsuit |
Left |
| $20 |
1 |
4 |
| 3x2 |
2x2 |
| 5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The amount that Gabriel had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
2x25x2 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
410 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
Amount that Gabriel spent on the windbreaker = 5 u
5 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 5 = 4
Amount that Gabriel had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 4
= $40
Answer(s): $40
