Question

Mrs. connors went to a shopping mall and spent 3/5 of the money she had in her wallet at a department store. She bought new pots and pans and spent $35 on a pair of jeans.

How much money did she pay for the pots and pans if she had $250 in her wallet?

Answer 1

She spent (3/5)250 = $150 at the store in total. $150 - $35 = $115. This means she spent $115 on the pots and pans.