Jaslyn spent
27 of her money on guide books and
37 of her money on a skirt. If she was left with $6,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
27 +
37=
57Fraction of money left
= 1 -
57=
27(b)
Amount that Jaslyn had at first = 7 u
Amount that Jaslyn had left = 2 u
2 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 3
= $21
Answer(s): (a)
27; (b) $21