This question type begins with the total of 2 values given at first.
One of the value undergo percentage decrease and the other a fractional decrease.
Both values become equal at the end.
Students will need to work backwards in order to solve such questions.
These questions are common in Paper 2 of P5 and P6 exams.
Calculator usage is allowed.
Mr Tan and Mr Lee had a total of $418 at first.
After Mr Tan spent 75% of his money on a gift and Mr Lee spent 1/3 of his money on lunch, both men had equal amount of money remaining.
How much did each have remaining at the end?
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