Winnie had $180
m left after she spent
49 of her money on a wallet. Then she spent the remaining money on vests at $10
m each.
- How much money did Winnie spend on the wallet?
- How many vests did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
49 =
59 59 of Winnie's money = $180
m19 of Winnie's money = 180
m ÷ 5 = $36
m 99 of Winnie's money = 9 x 36
m = $324
mAmount that Winnie spent on the wallet
=
49 x 324
m = $144
m (b)
Number of vests that Winnie bought
= 180
m ÷ 10
m = 18
Answer(s): (a) $144
m; (b) 18