Ivory had $180
x left after she spent
25 of her money on a purse. Then she spent the remaining money on shirts at $18
x each.
- How much money did Ivory spend on the purse?
- How many shirts did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
25 =
35 35 of Ivory's money = $180
x15 of Ivory's money = 180
x ÷ 3 = $60
x 55 of Ivory's money = 5 x 60
x = $300
xAmount that Ivory spent on the purse
=
25 x 300
x = $120
x (b)
Number of shirts that Ivory bought
= 180
x ÷ 18
x = 10
Answer(s): (a) $120
x; (b) 10