Jeremy spent
35 of his allowance on a marble. He spent
34 of the remaining allowance on a yoyo.
- What fraction of his allowance was left?
- If he had left $12, how much allowance did Jeremy have at first?
(a)
Fraction of allowance left after spending on a marble
= 1 -
35=
25Fraction of remaining allowance left
= 1 -
34=
14Fraction of his allowance left
=
25 x
14=
220(b)
Amount that Jeremy had at first = 20 u
Amount that Jeremy had left = 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Total amount that Jeremy had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 6
= $120
Answer(s): (a)
220; (b) $120