Julie had $160
b left after she spent
35 of her money on a purse. Then she spent the remaining money on windbreakers at $10
b each.
- How much money did Julie spend on the purse?
- How many windbreakers did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
35 =
25 25 of Julie's money = $160
b15 of Julie's money = 160
b ÷ 2 = $80
b 55 of Julie's money = 5 x 80
b = $400
bAmount that Julie spent on the purse
=
35 x 400
b = $240
b (b)
Number of windbreakers that Julie bought
= 160
b ÷ 10
b = 16
Answer(s): (a) $240
b; (b) 16