Problema Solution
Josie spent 4/7 of the money in her purse on some books, and the rest of the money on 18 markers. Each marker cost $1.20. How much money was in Josie's purse to begin with?
Answer provided by our tutors
Let 'x' represent the total amount of money Josie had.
(4/7)x + 1.20*18 = x
........
click here to see the equation solved for x
........
x = $50.40
Josie has $50.40 in her purse to begin with.