Gillian had $132
x left after she spent
25 of her money on a wallet. Then she spent the remaining money on jackets at $12
x each.
- How much money did Gillian spend on the wallet?
- How many jackets did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
25 =
35 35 of Gillian's money = $132
x15 of Gillian's money = 132
x ÷ 3 = $44
x 55 of Gillian's money = 5 x 44
x = $220
xAmount that Gillian spent on the wallet
=
25 x 220
x = $88
x (b)
Number of jackets that Gillian bought
= 132
x ÷ 12
x = 11
Answer(s): (a) $88
x; (b) 11