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As observed, the alternate numbers 5, 10, 15, are obtained by consistently adding
the previous numberby 5; and the alternate numbers 6, 12, 18, are obtained by
consistently adding the previous number by 6.
Work Backward
• The “Work Backward” method works well for problems where there is
a series of operations done on an unknown number and only the
result is given. To use this method, start with the result and apply the
operations in reverse order until the unknown number is found.
1. Find the value of B
2. Feola spent P60 on a storybook. She used half of the remaining money to buy 6 apples.
She was left with P50 after buying a hair clip that cost P20. How much did Feola have at
first?
3. A number is first subtracted by 8. The difference is then
multiplied by 8. The product is then
divided by 8. The final result is still 8. What is the number?
Anne has a certain amount of money in her bank account on Friday
morning. During the day she writes a check for Php 24.50, makes an
ATM withdrawal of Php 80 and deposits a check for Php 235. At the
end of the day she sees that her balance is Php 451.25. How much
money did she have in the bank at the beginning of the day?