Question

Cheryl used 40% of her money to buy a dress and 1/5 of the remainder to buy a pair of shoes.She then donated $60 to charity and had $132 left.How much money did Cheryl have at first?

Answer 1

Let the amount be x
:. Amount used for dress= 40% of x

:.amount left =60% of x
:.amount used for shoe= 1/5*60x/100=3x/25
:.left=60x/100-12x/100=48x/100
=>48x/100-60=132
=>x=192*100/49=400
Answer 400$