Question

a student spends 3/4 of his money on tuition and 1/3 of what remains on books. if he has $50 dollars left, how much money did he start with?

Answer 1

$75

Explanation:

3/4 -tuition

4/4-3/4=1/4 1/3×1/4=1/12 -books

1/12+1/4=1/3 1-1/3= 2/3 -left which is equal to $50

2/=$50

1=

1×3/2×$50= $75