Question

Brian has $100 in his pocket. As he is walking home 1/4th of the money falls out of his wallet. Of the remaining money, he uses $15 to buy girl scout cookies. Lastly, of the remaining money he loses 1/3rd. How much money does he have left by the time he makes it home?

Answer 1

$40

Explanation:

Brian starts at $100, then loses 1/4th of the money,

100/4 = 25,

then you subtract 25 from 100, which gives you 75

With the remaining $75, he spends $15 on girl scout cookies,

75 - 15 = 60

He then has $60 remaining, but while walking home, loses 1/3 of the total amount.

60/3 = 20,

you then subtract 20 from 60, which gives you 40

Therefore, $40 is what is remaining.