Betty had $120
c left after she spent
79 of her money on a purse. Then she spent the remaining money on shirts at $15
c each.
- How much money did Betty spend on the purse?
- How many shirts did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
79 =
29 29 of Betty's money = $120
c19 of Betty's money = 120
c ÷ 2 = $60
c 99 of Betty's money = 9 x 60
c = $540
cAmount that Betty spent on the purse
=
79 x 540
c = $420
c (b)
Number of shirts that Betty bought
= 120
c ÷ 15
c = 8
Answer(s): (a) $420
c; (b) 8