Vaidev spent
25 of his income on a toy car. He spent
13 of the remaining income on a basketball set.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $36, how much income did Vaidev have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a toy car
= 1 -
25=
35Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
13=
23Fraction of his income left
=
35 x
23=
615(b)
Amount that Vaidev had at first = 15 u
Amount that Vaidev had left = 6 u
6 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 6 = 6
Total amount that Vaidev had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 6
= $90
Answer(s): (a)
615; (b) $90