Henry spent
14 of his income on a lego set. He spent
13 of the remaining income on a toy car.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $30, how much income did Henry have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a lego set
= 1 -
14=
34Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
13=
23Fraction of his income left
=
34 x
23=
612(b)
Amount that Henry had at first = 12 u
Amount that Henry had left = 6 u
6 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 6 = 5
Total amount that Henry had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 5
= $60
Answer(s): (a)
612; (b) $60