Sarah spent
17 of her money on story books and
27 of her money on a blouse. If she was left with $40,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
17 +
27=
37Fraction of money left
= 1 -
37=
47(b)
Amount that Sarah had at first = 7 u
Amount that Sarah had left = 4 u
4 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 4 = 10
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 10
= $70
Answer(s): (a)
47; (b) $70