Asher spent
13 of his income on a marble. He spent
12 of the remaining income on a frisbee.
- What fraction of his income was left?
- If he had left $20, how much income did Asher have at first?
(a)
Fraction of income left after spending on a marble
= 1 -
13=
23Fraction of remaining income left
= 1 -
12=
12Fraction of his income left
=
23 x
12=
26(b)
Amount that Asher had at first = 6 u
Amount that Asher had left = 2 u
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Total amount that Asher had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 10
= $60
Answer(s): (a)
26; (b) $60