Victoria spent
27 of her money on story books and
27 of her money on a jacket. If she was left with $9,
- 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 Victoria had at first = 7 u
Amount that Victoria had left = 3 u
3 u = 9
1 u = 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 3
= $21
Answer(s): (a)
37; (b) $21