Question

Jackson spent 2/3 of his money on an antique game. He has a third of his money left which is $15.50. If he spent 2/3 of his money on the jacket, how much did he spend?

Answer 1

$41.33

Explanation:

Let the money be x

Game cost = 2/3*x

balance= 1/3*x

x/3= 15.5

Solve for x

x= 15.5*3

x=$46.5

so his money was $46.5

Amount spent on Game

=2/3*46.5

=$31

He spent 2/3 of 15.5 on Jacket

=2/3*15.5

=$10.33

In all he spent =31+10.33 =$41.33