Penelope had $120
m left after she spent
47 of her money on a jar. Then she spent the remaining money on blazers at $20
m each.
- How much money did Penelope spend on the jar?
- How many blazers did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
47 =
37 37 of Penelope's money = $120
m17 of Penelope's money = 120
m ÷ 3 = $40
m 77 of Penelope's money = 7 x 40
m = $280
mAmount that Penelope spent on the jar
=
47 x 280
m = $160
m (b)
Number of blazers that Penelope bought
= 120
m ÷ 20
m = 6
Answer(s): (a) $160
m; (b) 6