Jane spent
211 of her money on some glues. She spent
29 of the remaining money on some staplers and
47 of what was left on some folders.
- What fraction of her money was spent on folders?
- Given that the glues cost $12 less than the folders, find the sum of money that Jane spent.
| Glues |
Remaining money |
| 2 |
9 |
| |
Staplers |
Left |
| |
2 |
7 |
| |
|
Folders |
Rest |
| 2 u |
2 u |
4 u |
3 u |
(a)
Fraction of money left after spending on the glues
= 1 -
211 =
911 Fraction of remaining money after spending on the staplers
= 1 -
29 =
79 Fraction of what was left after spending on the folders
= 1 -
47 =
37 Fraction of money that was spent on folders =
411 (b)
Amount that Jane spent on the glues = 2 u
Amount that Jane spent on the folders = 4 u
Amount that the glues cost less than the folders
= 4 u - 2 u
= 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Amount that Jane sent
= 2 u + 2 u + 4 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= $48
Answer(s): (a)
411; (b) $48
