Ben spent
14 of his salary on a board game. He spent
13 of the remaining salary on a basketball set.
- What fraction of his salary was left?
- If he had left $42, how much salary did Ben have at first?
(a)
Fraction of salary left after spending on a board game
= 1 -
14=
34Fraction of remaining salary left
= 1 -
13=
23Fraction of his salary left
=
34 x
23=
612(b)
Amount that Ben had at first = 12 u
Amount that Ben had left = 6 u
6 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 6 = 7
Total amount that Ben had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 7
= $84
Answer(s): (a)
612; (b) $84