Vincent spent
14 of his salary on a lego set. He spent
34 of the remaining salary on a toy car.
- What fraction of his salary was left?
- If he had left $24, how much salary did Vincent have at first?
(a)
Fraction of salary left after spending on a lego set
= 1 -
14=
34Fraction of remaining salary left
= 1 -
34=
14Fraction of his salary left
=
34 x
14=
316(b)
Amount that Vincent had at first = 16 u
Amount that Vincent had left = 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Total amount that Vincent had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 8
= $128
Answer(s): (a)
316; (b) $128