Question 842226
1.25 is half of what she had on candy
2.50 is 2/3 of what she had for for the movie
2/3x=2.5
2x=7.50
x=3.75
3/4x=3.75
3x=15
x=5 dollars
from the beginning
He received $5.00 allowance
He spent 5/4 (1.25) for clothes
leaving 3.75
3.75/3=1.25  for a movie 
leaving  2.50
He spent half of 2.5 (1.25)on candy 
and finally he spent the last 1.25 on a comic book.