Mrs Reggie had some money. She gave
35 of her money to her 3 children equally. She was left with $858.
- What fraction of Mrs Reggie's money had she left?
- How much money did each child get?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
35=
25 (b)
Total amount of money that Mrs Reggie had = 5 u
Amount of money that Mrs Reggie had left = 2 u = 858
1 u = 858 ÷ 2 = 429
Amount of money she gave to her children
=3 u
= 3 x 429
= 1287
Amount of money each child gets
= 1287 ÷ 3
= $429
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $429