Question
Joel bought a bag with (2/9) of his money and a pair of shoes which cost $40 more than the bag. He had (1/3) of his money left.
a) How much did the bag cost?
b) how much did he have at first?
a) How much did the bag cost?
b) how much did he have at first?
Answers
oobleck
if he had 1/3 left, then he had spent 2/3
So, if the original amount of money was x, then
2/9 x + (2/9 x + 40) = 2/3 x
4/9 x + 40 = 6/9 x
2/9 x = 40
Now you can easily answer the questions.
So, if the original amount of money was x, then
2/9 x + (2/9 x + 40) = 2/3 x
4/9 x + 40 = 6/9 x
2/9 x = 40
Now you can easily answer the questions.
student #1
Yes, I believe that works... for you... but I still don't understand the concept
Please help... thank you very much
Please help... thank you very much