Question

Jiang Yu's mother gave him some pocket money. The spent $450 on food, 1/3 of the remainder on transport and saved the rest. He saved 1/4 of his pocket honey. How much pocket money did his mother give him?

Answer 1

Answer:

the total money spent by Jiang yu = (1/3 of total money+450)

let total money =x

remaining money=x-(x/3)-450=x/4

(5/12)x=450

x=1080