Caden spent
35 of his salary on a toy car. He spent
12 of the remaining salary on a toy figurine.
- What fraction of his salary was left?
- If he had left $14, how much salary did Caden have at first?
(a)
Fraction of salary left after spending on a toy car
= 1 -
35=
25Fraction of remaining salary left
= 1 -
12=
12Fraction of his salary left
=
25 x
12=
210(b)
Amount that Caden had at first = 10 u
Amount that Caden had left = 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Total amount that Caden had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 7
= $70
Answer(s): (a)
210; (b) $70