Question

Esmerelda has a certain amount of money. She spent $50 and has 3/4 of the original amount left. How much money did she have originally?

Answer 1

Answer: $66.67

why:

if 50=3/4x, you have to divide both sides by 3/4. this would give you 50/(3/4)=x. use a calculator or long division to find that x=66.67.

Answer 2

She had $200

If $50 is 1/4 of the original amount you simply have to multiply it with 4 to get the amount of money she had originally.