Barbara spent
17 of her money on novels and
17 of her money on a shirt. 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
=
17 +
17=
27Fraction of money left
= 1 -
27=
57(b)
Amount that Barbara had at first = 7 u
Amount that Barbara had left = 5 u
5 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 5 = 4
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 4
= $28
Answer(s): (a)
57; (b) $28