Xavier spent
13 of his income on a kitchen set. He spent
23 of the remaining income on a toy figurine.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $18, how much income did Xavier have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a kitchen set
= 1 -
13=
23Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
23=
13Fraction of his income left
=
23 x
13=
29(b)
Amount that Xavier had at first = 9 u
Amount that Xavier had left = 2 u
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Total amount that Xavier had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 9
= $81
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $81