Question

Tom went to a store and spent 1/3 of his money. He went to a second store where he spent 1/3 of what remained and then had 12$ when he left. How much money did he start with?

Answer 1

Tom had $27 to start with

Answer 2

Tom must have had 27 dollars to start with. 27 divided by three is 9.( We divide by three because he spent 1/3 of his original money) 27-9 is 18. 18/3 is 6. 18-6=12. So the answer 27 would fit.