Jean spent
19 of her money on novels and
19 of her money on a blouse. If she was left with $70,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
19 +
19=
29Fraction of money left
= 1 -
29=
79(b)
Amount that Jean had at first = 9 u
Amount that Jean had left = 7 u
7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 10
Amount that she had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 10
= $90
Answer(s): (a)
79; (b) $90