Opal spent
17 of her money on colouring books and
17 of her money on a jacket. If she was left with $10,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
17 +
17=
27Fraction of money left
= 1 -
27=
57(b)
Amount that Opal had at first = 7 u
Amount that Opal had left = 5 u
5 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 5 = 2
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 2
= $14
Answer(s): (a)
57; (b) $14