Question

Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture. She then spent 1/2 of her remaining savings on a fridge. If the fridge cost her $150, what were her original savings?

Answer 1

Answer: $1,200.

Explanation:

Given that,

Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture and spent 1/2 of her remaining savings on a fridge.

Fridge cost = $150

Let Original savings be x

Amount spent on furniture = $\frac{3}{4} x$

Amount spent on furniture = $\frac{1}{2} (x - \frac{3}{4}x)$

                                      150 = $\frac{4x - 3x}{8}$

                                          x = $1,200

Therefore, Linda's original savings is $1,200.