Wendy spent
37 of her money on guide books and
17 of her money on a jacket. 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
=
37 +
17=
47Fraction of money left
= 1 -
47=
37(b)
Amount that Wendy had at first = 7 u
Amount that Wendy had left = 3 u
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 6
= $42
Answer(s): (a)
37; (b) $42