I'm not sure if I got this right because the answer I got is €5.00\€6.25

Question

So the question is: Eugene spent half his money in one shop and half of what was left in another shop. He then had €1.25. How much had he in the beginning

Answer 1

Let x = starting sum

x - x/2 - x/4 = 1.25

Multiply by 4.

4x - 2x - x = 5

Answer 2

Tom spent 1/4 in one shop 1/3 in another and has 5.50 left. How much had he to begin with?