Olivia spent
27 of her money on some folders. She spent
15 of the remaining money on some highlighters and
34 of what was left on some staplers.
- What fraction of her money was left?
- Given that the staplers cost $14 more than the highlighters, find the sum of money that Olivia had at first.
| Folders |
Remaining money |
| 2 |
5 |
| |
Highlighters |
Left |
| |
1 |
4 |
| |
|
Staplers |
Rest |
| 2 u |
1 u |
3 u |
1 u |
(a)
Fraction of money left after spending on the folders
= 1 -
27 =
57 Fraction of remaining money after spending on the highlighters
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of what was left after spending on the staplers
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that was left =
17 (b)
Amount that Olivia spent on the highlighters = 1 u
Amount that Olivia spent on the staplers = 3 u
Amount that the staplers cost more than the highlighters
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Amount that Olivia had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= $49
Answer(s): (a)
17; (b) $49
