Valen spent
15 of his allowance on a toy figurine. He spent
12 of the remaining allowance on a toy car.
- What fraction of his allowance was left?
- If he had left $24, how much allowance did Valen have at first?
(a)
Fraction of allowance left after spending on a toy figurine
= 1 -
15=
45Fraction of remaining allowance left
= 1 -
12=
12Fraction of his allowance left
=
45 x
12=
410(b)
Amount that Valen had at first = 10 u
Amount that Valen had left = 4 u
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Total amount that Valen had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 6
= $60
Answer(s): (a)
410; (b) $60