Lee had $172 in his pocket. He used
12 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 skirts which cost $43 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Lee paid for the electric bill
=
12 x 172
= $86
Amount that Lee paid for the 1 skirts
= 1 x 43
= $43
Amount that Lee spent in all
= 86 + 43
= $129
(b)
Amount that Lee had left
= 172 - 129
= $43
Answer(s): (a) $129; (b) $43