Common EntranceMathematicsFractions

Ada spent 2/5 of her money and had ₦360 left. How much did she have at first?

A₦600CORRECT
B₦900
C₦240
D₦144
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She had 3/5 of her money left. If 3/5 is ₦360, then 1/5 is ₦120 and the whole is 5 x ₦120 = ₦600.
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