Joelle had $150
i left after she spent
58 of her money on a handbag. Then she spent the remaining money on windbreakers at $15
i each.
- How much money did Joelle spend on the handbag?
- How many windbreakers did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
58 =
38 38 of Joelle's money = $150
i18 of Joelle's money = 150
i ÷ 3 = $50
i 88 of Joelle's money = 8 x 50
i = $400
iAmount that Joelle spent on the handbag
=
58 x 400
i = $250
i (b)
Number of windbreakers that Joelle bought
= 150
i ÷ 15
i = 10
Answer(s): (a) $250
i; (b) 10