Question
Sonya spent 3/8 of her money and then $15 left. How money did Sonya originally have?
Answers
Ms. Sue
8/8 - 3/8 = 5/8
(5/8)x = 15
x = 15 / (5/8)
x = 15 * (8/5)
x = 120/5
x = 24
(5/8)x = 15
x = 15 / (5/8)
x = 15 * (8/5)
x = 120/5
x = 24