Cody spent
35 of his income on a game card. He spent
23 of the remaining income on a frisbee.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $10, how much income did Cody have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a game card
= 1 -
35=
25Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
23=
13Fraction of his income left
=
25 x
13=
215(b)
Amount that Cody had at first = 15 u
Amount that Cody had left = 2 u
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Total amount that Cody had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 5
= $75
Answer(s): (a)
215; (b) $75