Victorium had $112
p left after she spent
59 of her money on a handbag. Then she spent the remaining money on skirts at $14
p each.
- How much money did Victorium spend on the handbag?
- How many skirts did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
59 =
49 49 of Victorium's money = $112
p19 of Victorium's money = 112
p ÷ 4 = $28
p 99 of Victorium's money = 9 x 28
p = $252
pAmount that Victorium spent on the handbag
=
59 x 252
p = $140
p (b)
Number of skirts that Victorium bought
= 112
p ÷ 14
p = 8
Answer(s): (a) $140
p; (b) 8