Kylie spent
27 of her money on novels and
17 of her money on a sweater. If she was left with $20,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
27 +
17=
37Fraction of money left
= 1 -
37=
47(b)
Amount that Kylie had at first = 7 u
Amount that Kylie had left = 4 u
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= $35
Answer(s): (a)
47; (b) $35