Question

Shelly has a certain amount of money. If she spent 12 dollars of it. She has 1/5 left of it. How much did shelly have originally?

Answer 1

$14.40

Explanation:

She spent 12 dollars and has 1/5 left.

This means $12 is 4/5 of her original money.

$12=4/5 of the original money

$12+ $[12•(4/5)]=4/5+ (1/5)

$12+$[2.4]=5/5

$14.4=5/5 of the original money

She originally had $14.40