Question
A man spends 3/8 of his money and still has rupees 720 with him. How much money did he have at first.
Answers
Reiny
If he spent 3/8 of his money, then he has 5/8 left
(5/8)x = 720
x = 720 ÷ (5/8)
recall how to divide by a fraction
(5/8)x = 720
x = 720 ÷ (5/8)
recall how to divide by a fraction