Joelle spent
25 of her money on magazines and
15 of her money on a sweater. If she was left with $18,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
25 +
15=
35Fraction of money left
= 1 -
35=
25(b)
Amount that Joelle had at first = 5 u
Amount that Joelle had left = 2 u
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Amount that she had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= $45
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $45