Skate savings

Luke was saving for new roller skates. The first month he saved a third of their price, the second month a quarter, the third month half of the rest of the price, and the fourth month €25. How much € did the skates cost?

Final Answer:

x =  120

Step-by-step explanation:


x/3+x/4+(x-x/3-x/4)/2+25=x

2.5x = 300


x = 300/2.5 = 120

x = 120

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