Fabian spent $45 on a jacket. He spent
19 of his remaining money on a dress. If he still had
47 of his money left, how much did he have at first?
Jacket |
Remaining amount |
|
Dress |
Left |
$45 |
1 |
8 |
3x2 |
4x2 |
5 u |
1 u |
8 u |
The amount that Fabian had left is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 4 and 8 is 8.
4x27x2 of his money =
89 of his remaining money
814 of his money =
89 of his remaining money
Amount that Fabian spent on the jacket = 5 u
5 u = 45
1 u = 45 ÷ 5 = 9
Amount that Fabian had at first
= 14 u
= 14 x 9
= $126
Answer(s): $126