Same pattern as Jane's book — two fifths spent. New numbers, new story. Try each one on paper, then check the working below — or watch it drawn out, the same way the problem above is.
Question 1
Marcus spent 3/8 of his savings on a new game. He had $35 left. How much money did he have at first?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working
Question 2
Mei used 2/7 of a ribbon to wrap a gift. She had 45 cm of ribbon left. What was the length of the ribbon at first?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working
Question 3
Ayesha read 5/8 of a book over the weekend. She had 51 pages left to read. How many pages does the book have in total?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working