Question

While shopping, Lara spent 60% of the money she had. If she spent 444 dollars on shopping, how much money did she have before?

• A. 700
• B. 740
• C. 800
• D. 780

Answer 1

The correct option is B 740

Let Lara's money before shopping be m.

She spent 60% on shopping.

60% of m = 444

$\frac{60}{100}\times m=444$

$m=\frac{100\times 444}{60}$

= 740

Hence, Lara had 740 dollars before shopping.