After spending $200 of her money on a dress. Lily spent 20% of her remaining money on a bag. She then spent $131 on a pair of shoes. In the end, she had 20% of the original amount Lily had at first. What is the original total amount she had at first?

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My work so far:
1/5 saved
4/5 spent includes
$200 + $131 + 1/5 of Remainer = 4/5 of Orginal

Steve · Answer

(x - 200)(.80) - 131 = .20x x = 485 check: start: 485 dress: 200 leaves 285 bag: 57 leaves 228 shoes: 131 leaves 97 = 20% of 485

user1234 · Answer

Thank you, Steve but Algebra hasn't been taught yet in my school so I can't use this. Is there another method?