Question

Julia deposited 1/2 her paycheck in her savings account and 1/4of it in her checking account. She spent $22.76 of it on a T-shirt and then spent 1/4 of what was left of her paycheck on lunch. When she arrived home, she had $16.68 of her paycheck left. How much money did Julia receive in her paycheck?

Answer 1

paycheck --- x
she saved (1/2)x + (1/4)x or (3/4)x
leaving her with (1/4)x

after spending $22.76 on t-shirt, leaves her with
(1/4)x - 22.76

(1/4)x - 22.76 = 16.68
(1/4)x = 39.44
x = 157.76