Kylie spent
37 of her money on story books and
27 of her money on a jacket. If she was left with $20,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
37 +
27=
57Fraction of money left
= 1 -
57=
27(b)
Amount that Kylie had at first = 7 u
Amount that Kylie had left = 2 u
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 10
= $70
Answer(s): (a)
27; (b) $70