Nicole went shopping with $160. She bought a blouse for $70, a blazer for $40 and a sweater for $30.
- What fraction of her money did she spend?
- What fraction of her money was left?
(a)
Total amount that Nicole spent
= 70 + 40 + 30
= $140
Fraction of the money that Nicole spent
=
140160=
78(b)
Fraction of the money that Nicole had left
= 1 -
78=
88 -
78=
18Answer(s): (a)
78; (b)
18