Jeremy spent
14 of his allowance on a lego set. He spent
12 of the remaining allowance on a toy car.
- What fraction of his allowance was left?
- If he had left $18, how much allowance did Jeremy have at first?
(a)
Fraction of allowance left after spending on a lego set
= 1 -
14=
34Fraction of remaining allowance left
= 1 -
12=
12Fraction of his allowance left
=
34 x
12=
38(b)
Amount that Jeremy had at first = 8 u
Amount that Jeremy had left = 3 u
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Total amount that Jeremy had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= $48
Answer(s): (a)
38; (b) $48