Linda spent
37 of her money on magazines and
27 of her money on a sweater. If she was left with $16,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
37 +
27=
57Fraction of money left
= 1 -
57=
27(b)
Amount that Linda had at first = 7 u
Amount that Linda had left = 2 u
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
Answer(s): (a)
27; (b) $56