Glen spent $112 on a jacket. He spent
17 of his remaining money on a blazer. If he still had
27 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Jacket |
Remaining amount |
|
Blazer |
Left |
$112 |
1 |
6 |
5x3 |
2x3 |
14 u |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Glen 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 Glen spent on the jacket = 14 u
14 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 14 = 8
Amount that Glen had at first
= 21 u
= 21 x 8
= $168
Answer(s): $168