Warren spent $42 on a blouse. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a vest. If he still had
27 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Blouse |
Remaining amount |
|
Vest |
Left |
$42 |
1 |
6 |
5x3 |
2x3 |
14 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Warren had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 6 is 6.
2x37x3 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
621 of his money =
67 of his remaining money
Amount that Warren spent on the blouse = 14 u
14 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 14 = 3
Amount that Warren had at first
= 21 u
= 21 x 3
= $63
Answer(s): $63