Wesley spent
25 of his salary on a game card. He spent
34 of the remaining salary on a flying saucer.
- What fraction of his salary was left?
- If he had left $24, how much salary did Wesley have at first?
(a)
Fraction of salary left after spending on a game card
= 1 -
25=
35Fraction of remaining salary left
= 1 -
34=
14Fraction of his salary left
=
35 x
14=
320(b)
Amount that Wesley had at first = 20 u
Amount that Wesley had left = 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Total amount that Wesley had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 8
= $160
Answer(s): (a)
320; (b) $160