Mrs Valen had some money. She gave
35 of her money to her 6 children equally. She was left with $868.
- What fraction of Mrs Valen'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 Valen had = 5 u
Amount of money that Mrs Valen had left = 2 u = 868
1 u = 868 ÷ 2 = 434
Amount of money she gave to her children
=3 u
= 3 x 434
= 1302
Amount of money each child gets
= 1302 ÷ 6
= $217
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $217