Question

I spent 3/4 of my money and had $10 left .How much did I have to start with ?

Answer 1

you spent 3/4 of money
so u hv 1/4 of total money
that means 1/4 = 10
4/4=1  = 10 / 1/4 = 10 x 4
                              = 40
therefore total money you start with is Rs 40

Answer 2

Total money spent by u= 3/4..... Money left = 4/4-3/4=1/4.......... Also left money= $10..... Therefore 1/4=10............ Let total money in the starting be x....... ATQ...... 1/4of x= 10........ So, x= 10×4/1=40....... So the answer is $40...... This means that the person started with $40.....