Pamela spent
27 of her money on novels and
17 of her money on a skirt. If she was left with $8,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
27 +
17=
37Fraction of money left
= 1 -
37=
47(b)
Amount that Pamela had at first = 7 u
Amount that Pamela had left = 4 u
4 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 4 = 2
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 2
= $14
Answer(s): (a)
47; (b) $14