Billy had $143 in his pocket. He used
111 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 hoodies which cost $42 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Billy paid for the electric bill
=
111 x 143
= $13
Amount that Billy paid for the 1 hoodies
= 1 x 42
= $42
Amount that Billy spent in all
= 13 + 42
= $55
(b)
Amount that Billy had left
= 143 - 55
= $88
Answer(s): (a) $55; (b) $88