Ivory had $150
p left after she spent
25 of her money on a wallet. Then she spent the remaining money on jumpsuits at $10
p each.
- How much money did Ivory spend on the wallet?
- How many jumpsuits did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
25 =
35 35 of Ivory's money = $150
p15 of Ivory's money = 150
p ÷ 3 = $50
p 55 of Ivory's money = 5 x 50
p = $250
pAmount that Ivory spent on the wallet
=
25 x 250
p = $100
p (b)
Number of jumpsuits that Ivory bought
= 150
p ÷ 10
p = 15
Answer(s): (a) $100
p; (b) 15