Explanation:
1. What is asked in the problem?
How much did she have at first?
2. What are the given facts?
- Grace spent P184.35 for a box of chocolates and handkerchiefs
- She gave her sister P125.00.
- The money she had left was P127.75
3. What is the operation to be used?
Addition
5. What is the solution?
Initial amount = Money spent on Choc and handkerchiefs + Money she gave her sister + Amount left
Initial Amount = P184.35 + P125.00 + P127.75
Initial Amount = P437.1