Mrs Ahmad had some money. She gave
49 of her money to her 2 children equally. She was left with $870.
- What fraction of Mrs Ahmad's money had she left?
- How much money did each child get?
(a)
Fraction of her money left
= 1 -
49=
59 (b)
Total amount of money that Mrs Ahmad had = 9 u
Amount of money that Mrs Ahmad had left = 5 u = 870
1 u = 870 ÷ 5 = 174
Amount of money she gave to her children
=4 u
= 4 x 174
= 696
Amount of money each child gets
= 696 ÷ 2
= $348
Answer(s): (a)
59; (b) $348