Valen spent
13 of his income on a game card. He spent
13 of the remaining income on a toy car.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $28, how much income did Valen have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a game card
= 1 -
13=
23Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
13=
23Fraction of his income left
=
23 x
23=
49(b)
Amount that Valen had at first = 9 u
Amount that Valen had left = 4 u
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
Total amount that Valen had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 7
= $63
Answer(s): (a)
49; (b) $63