Gabby had $180
x left after she spent
79 of her money on a wallet. Then she spent the remaining money on skirts at $10
x each.
- How much money did Gabby spend on the wallet?
- How many skirts did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
79 =
29 29 of Gabby's money = $180
x19 of Gabby's money = 180
x ÷ 2 = $90
x 99 of Gabby's money = 9 x 90
x = $810
xAmount that Gabby spent on the wallet
=
79 x 810
x = $630
x (b)
Number of skirts that Gabby bought
= 180
x ÷ 10
x = 18
Answer(s): (a) $630
x; (b) 18