Question

In September, Shalee had some money in her bank account. In October she earned $48.24 and put it in her account. In November she spent three-fourths of the money in her bank account on a dress. If she spent $68.28 on the dress, how much money did she have in her account in September?

Answer 1

x = $42.8

Explanation:

Let

Amount of money shalee has in Sept = $x

Shalee October earnings = $48.24

Total money = $x + $48.24

She spent 3/4 of the money on dress

3/4 of (x + 48.24) = $68.28

3/4 * x + 48.24 = 68.28

3/4x + 144.72/4 = 68.28

3/4x + 36.18 = 68.28

3/4x = 68.28 - 36.18

3/4x = 32.10

x = 32.10 ÷ 3/4

= 32.10 × 4/3

= 128.4/3

= 42.8

x = $42.8