Gillian went shopping with $180. She bought a shirt for $90, a sweater for $30 and a skirt for $20.
- What fraction of her money did she spend?
- What fraction of her money was left?
(a)
Total amount that Gillian spent
= 90 + 30 + 20
= $140
Fraction of the money that Gillian spent
=
140180=
79(b)
Fraction of the money that Gillian had left
= 1 -
79=
99 -
79=
29Answer(s): (a)
79; (b)
29