Elyse had $120
j left after she spent
47 of her money on a wallet. Then she spent the remaining money on windbreakers at $10
j each.
- How much money did Elyse spend on the wallet?
- How many windbreakers did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
47 =
37 37 of Elyse's money = $120
j17 of Elyse's money = 120
j ÷ 3 = $40
j 77 of Elyse's money = 7 x 40
j = $280
jAmount that Elyse spent on the wallet
=
47 x 280
j = $160
j (b)
Number of windbreakers that Elyse bought
= 120
j ÷ 10
j = 12
Answer(s): (a) $160
j; (b) 12