Question

Lucy spent 3/5 of her money on a handbag. she spent the rest of the money on a dress and a belt. the handbag cost twice as much as the dress. the dress cost $20 more than the belt. how much money did she have at first?

Answer 1

Total amount =x

Handbags =3/5x

Dress =3/10x

Belt=3/10x-20

x=3/5x+3/10x+3/10x-20

x=$100

Explanation:

Answer 2

Total amount =x
Handbags =3/5x
Dress =3/10x
Belt=3/10x-20
x=3/5x+3/10x+3/10x-20
x=$100