Gabriel had $178 in his pocket. He used
12 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 sweaters which cost $48 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Gabriel paid for the electric bill
=
12 x 178
= $89
Amount that Gabriel paid for the 1 sweaters
= 1 x 48
= $48
Amount that Gabriel spent in all
= 89 + 48
= $137
(b)
Amount that Gabriel had left
= 178 - 137
= $41
Answer(s): (a) $137; (b) $41