Howard spent
35 of his allowance on a marble. He spent
12 of the remaining allowance on a toy figurine.
- What fraction of his allowance was left?
- If he had left $12, how much allowance did Howard have at first?
(a)
Fraction of allowance left after spending on a marble
= 1 -
35=
25Fraction of remaining allowance left
= 1 -
12=
12Fraction of his allowance left
=
25 x
12=
210(b)
Amount that Howard had at first = 10 u
Amount that Howard had left = 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Total amount that Howard had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 6
= $60
Answer(s): (a)
210; (b) $60