Pamela had $144
d left after she spent
59 of her money on a purse. Then she spent the remaining money on vests at $16
d each.
- How much money did Pamela spend on the purse?
- How many vests did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
59 =
49 49 of Pamela's money = $144
d19 of Pamela's money = 144
d ÷ 4 = $36
d 99 of Pamela's money = 9 x 36
d = $324
dAmount that Pamela spent on the purse
=
59 x 324
d = $180
d (b)
Number of vests that Pamela bought
= 144
d ÷ 16
d = 9
Answer(s): (a) $180
d; (b) 9