Question

I spent 1/4 of my money on a new book. I gave $3.50 and $4.75 on a pair of earring. When I came home I had $18.00 as left money. How much money I had in the beginning?I need help with my question. Help!

Answer 1

gave = spent

Answer 2

35 bucks

Answer 3

x - x/4 - 3.50 - 4.75 = 18.00
x - x/4 - 8.25 = 18.00
x - x/4 = 18.00 + 8.25
x - x/4 = 26.25
4x/4 - x/4 = 26.25
(3x)/4 = 26.25
3x = 26.25 x 4
x = (26.25 x 4)/3
x = 35

You had 35.00
You spent 1/4 of that: 8.75
35 - 8.75 = 26.25

You spent 8.25 more
26.25 - 8.25 = 18.00