Tiffany spent
17 of her money on story books and
17 of her money on a jacket. If she was left with $35,
- what fraction of her money was not spent?
- how much money did she have at first?
(a)
Fraction of money spent
=
17 +
17=
27Fraction of money left
= 1 -
27=
57(b)
Amount that Tiffany had at first = 7 u
Amount that Tiffany had left = 5 u
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Amount that she had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= $49
Answer(s): (a)
57; (b) $49