Marion had $130
t left after she spent
49 of her money on a jar. Then she spent the remaining money on skirts at $10
t each.
- How much money did Marion spend on the jar?
- How many skirts did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
49 =
59 59 of Marion's money = $130
t19 of Marion's money = 130
t ÷ 5 = $26
t 99 of Marion's money = 9 x 26
t = $234
tAmount that Marion spent on the jar
=
49 x 234
t = $104
t (b)
Number of skirts that Marion bought
= 130
t ÷ 10
t = 13
Answer(s): (a) $104
t; (b) 13