Question

ofelia has a certain amount of money. If she spends $12, then she has 1/5 of the original amount left. How much money did ofeila have originally?

Answer 1

Answer: Originally Ofeila had 12,2$

Explanation:

equation: x-12=
`(1)/(5)` / ×5 x=original amount of money

5x-60=1 /+60

5x=61 /:5

x=12,2

check:

12,2-12=
`(1)/(5)`

0,2=
`(1)/(5)` /×5

1=1

Answer 2

Answer: $48

Explanation:

If $12 = 1/5, then 12 * 5 = $60 total

$60 - $12 = $48 spent