Opal spent
25 of her money on story books and
15 of her money on a skirt. If she was left with $8,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
25 +
15=
35Fraction of money left
= 1 -
35=
25(b)
Amount that Opal had at first = 5 u
Amount that Opal had left = 2 u
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Amount that she had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 4
= $20
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $20