Risa spent
27 of her money on novels and
27 of her money on a sweater. If she was left with $24,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
27 +
27=
47Fraction of money left
= 1 -
47=
37(b)
Amount that Risa had at first = 7 u
Amount that Risa had left = 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
Answer(s): (a)
37; (b) $56