Tom spent
14 of his income on a toy figurine. He spent
34 of the remaining income on a board game.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $30, how much income did Tom have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a toy figurine
= 1 -
14=
34Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
34=
14Fraction of his income left
=
34 x
14=
316(b)
Amount that Tom had at first = 16 u
Amount that Tom had left = 3 u
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Total amount that Tom had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 10
= $160
Answer(s): (a)
316; (b) $160