Daniel spent $36 on a coat. He spent
15 of his remaining money on a dress. If he still had
27 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
| Coat |
Remaining amount |
| |
Dress |
Left |
| $36 |
1 |
4 |
| 5x2 |
2x2 |
| 9 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The amount that Daniel had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
2x27x2 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
414 of his money =
45 of his remaining money
Amount that Daniel spent on the coat = 9 u
9 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 9 = 4
Amount that Daniel had at first
= 14 u
= 14 x 4
= $56
Answer(s): $56
