Cathy had $168
m left after she spent
29 of her money on a wallet. Then she spent the remaining money on jumpsuits at $12
m each.
- How much money did Cathy spend on the wallet?
- How many jumpsuits did she buy?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
29 =
79 79 of Cathy's money = $168
m19 of Cathy's money = 168
m ÷ 7 = $24
m 99 of Cathy's money = 9 x 24
m = $216
mAmount that Cathy spent on the wallet
=
29 x 216
m = $48
m (b)
Number of jumpsuits that Cathy bought
= 168
m ÷ 12
m = 14
Answer(s): (a) $48
m; (b) 14