Marion had some money. She spent $210 on a watch and 1/10 of the remaining on a bracelet. If she had 3/8 of the original sum of money left, how much money did she have at first?
Marion had some money. She spent $210 on a watch and 1/10 of the remaining on a bracelet. If she had 3/8 of the original sum of money left, how much money did she have at first?
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x - (210 + 1/10(x - 210)) = 3x/8
x = 360
Marion had $360