Xavier spent
35 of his allowance on a toy car. He spent
34 of the remaining allowance on a kitchen set.
- What fraction of his allowance was left?
- If he had left $14, how much allowance did Xavier have at first?
(a)
Fraction of allowance left after spending on a toy car
= 1 -
35=
25Fraction of remaining allowance left
= 1 -
34=
14Fraction of his allowance left
=
25 x
14=
220(b)
Amount that Xavier had at first = 20 u
Amount that Xavier had left = 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Total amount that Xavier had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 7
= $140
Answer(s): (a)
220; (b) $140