Question

Omar spends $63 on souvenirs during his vacation. That is 35% of the money he brought with him. How much money does Omar have left to spend?

Answer 1

Omar has `$117` left to spend.

Explanation:

The amount of money that Omar brought on vacation was `x` and `35%` of `x` is `$63`. This can be written as an equation:

`x xx35/100=63`

Multiply both sides by `100/35`.

`x=63xx100/35`

`x=6300/35`

`x=180`

If the amount of money that Omar brought on vacation was `$180` out of which he spent `$63`, the balance amount is `180-63` which is `$117`.