Tiffany spent
37 of her money on guide books and
27 of her money on a cardigan. If she was left with $12,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
37 +
27=
57Fraction of money left
= 1 -
57=
27(b)
Amount that Tiffany had at first = 7 u
Amount that Tiffany had left = 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 6
= $42
Answer(s): (a)
27; (b) $42