Money problem solver

Question

Catherine spent 2/5 of her money. Then she gave 2/5 of the money that was left to her brother. £36 of the mobey remained. How much money did Catherine have at first?

Answer 1

Is she gave 2/5 to her brother then £36 must be 3/5 of what she had after spending.

That is £70.

Now £70 is 3/5 of what she had before spending.

Before spending she had £116.67