Question
Emily spent 1/2 of her money at the grocery store. Then, she spent 1/2 of what was left at the baker. Next she spent 1/2 of what was left on a cd. She spent the remaining $6.00 on lunch. How much money did she start with ?
Answers
Ms. Sue
(1/2)x + (1/4)x + (1/8x) + 6 = x
(7/8)x + 6 = x
6 = (1/8)x
6 / (1/8) = x
6 * 8 = x
48 = x
(7/8)x + 6 = x
6 = (1/8)x
6 / (1/8) = x
6 * 8 = x
48 = x
Shahera
$12
Anonymous
48
Liliana
50
Alexis
It’s 48. Just multiply 6 times 2, (12), then 12 times 2, (24), and 24 times 2, (48). I went to school and they said it was correct.
Lisa
$48
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Brandon
Yes it is 48$
Jake
48 for sure I am big brain