Yen spent
17 of her money on guide books and
27 of her money on a shirt. If she was left with $32,
- 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 Yen had at first = 7 u
Amount that Yen had left = 4 u
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
Answer(s): (a)
47; (b) $56