Rachel had $200
g left after she spent
59 of her money on a purse. Then she spent the remaining money on blazers at $20
g each.
- How much money did Rachel spend on the purse?
- How many blazers did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
59 =
49 49 of Rachel's money = $200
g19 of Rachel's money = 200
g ÷ 4 = $50
g 99 of Rachel's money = 9 x 50
g = $450
gAmount that Rachel spent on the purse
=
59 x 450
g = $250
g (b)
Number of blazers that Rachel bought
= 200
g ÷ 20
g = 10
Answer(s): (a) $250
g; (b) 10