Jack had $136 in his pocket. He used
18 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 sweaters which cost $56 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Jack paid for the electric bill
=
18 x 136
= $17
Amount that Jack paid for the 1 sweaters
= 1 x 56
= $56
Amount that Jack spent in all
= 17 + 56
= $73
(b)
Amount that Jack had left
= 136 - 73
= $63
Answer(s): (a) $73; (b) $63