Esther spent
15 of her money on textbooks and
25 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
=
15 +
25=
35Fraction of money left
= 1 -
35=
25(b)
Amount that Esther had at first = 5 u
Amount that Esther had left = 2 u
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Amount that she had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= $50
Answer(s): (a)
25; (b) $50