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