Question

Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture. She then spent 1/2 of her remaining savings on a fridge. If the fridge cost her $150, what were her original savings?

Answer 1

Answer: $1,200.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture and spent 1/2 of her remaining savings on a fridge.

Fridge cost = $150

Let Original savings be x

Amount spent on furniture =
`(3)/(4) x`

Amount spent on furniture =
`(1)/(2) (x - (3)/(4)x)`

150 =
`(4x - 3x)/(8)`

x = $1,200

Therefore, Linda's original savings is $1,200.