Irene had $154
a left after she spent
35 of her money on a wallet. Then she spent the remaining money on shirts at $11
a each.
- How much money did Irene spend on the wallet?
- How many shirts did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
35 =
25 25 of Irene's money = $154
a15 of Irene's money = 154
a ÷ 2 = $77
a 55 of Irene's money = 5 x 77
a = $385
aAmount that Irene spent on the wallet
=
35 x 385
a = $231
a (b)
Number of shirts that Irene bought
= 154
a ÷ 11
a = 14
Answer(s): (a) $231
a; (b) 14