Zeph spent
14 of his income on a flying saucer. He spent
34 of the remaining income on a toy car.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $15, how much income did Zeph have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a flying saucer
= 1 -
14=
34Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
34=
14Fraction of his income left
=
34 x
14=
316(b)
Amount that Zeph had at first = 16 u
Amount that Zeph had left = 3 u
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Total amount that Zeph had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 5
= $80
Answer(s): (a)
316; (b) $80