Yen spent
37 of her money on story books and
17 of her money on a shirt. If she was left with $6,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
37 +
17=
47Fraction of money left
= 1 -
47=
37(b)
Amount that Yen had at first = 7 u
Amount that Yen had left = 3 u
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 2
= $14
Answer(s): (a)
37; (b) $14