SOLUTION: Ellen spent 20% of her money on a dress.she spent 2/5 of the remainder on a pair of shoes.she had $72 left.how much money did Ellen have at first?

Question 1157503: Ellen spent 20% of her money on a dress.she spent 2/5 of the remainder on a pair of shoes.she had $72 left.how much money did Ellen have at first?
Answer by mathslover(157) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let Ellen have $x at first.
Amount she spent on dress =
=
Amount remaining =
=
She spent 2/5 of the remainder on shoes. This mean she is left with 3/5 of the remainder after buying the shoes
Amount left =
=
Amount left is given as $72
=>
Therefore, x =
x= 150
She had $150 in the beginning
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