Priscilla Ng's answer to Jy's Primary 5 Maths Fractions Singapore question.

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Amount of Money at first is Jacket + Remainder.

Remainder = 5 units. 2 units of it spent on cosmetic.
Amount left = 3 units

Take note that 1/3 is of the amount of money at first.
1/3 of the total amount = 3 units
2/3 of the total amount = 6 units
Total amount of money at first = 9 units.