Question 833422: Encik gave 2/5 of his money to his wife and spent 1/2 of the reminder. If he had $300 left, how much money did he have at first? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the amount he started with
He gave to his wife, so he had left
He spent 1/2 so he had left
He had $1,000 at first
check:
He gave 2/5 to his wife, so he had
$600 left
He spent $300, so he had $300 left
OK
