Neave had $155 in his pocket. He used
15 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 Neave paid for the electric bill
=
15 x 155
= $31
Amount that Neave paid for the 1 skirts
= 1 x 43
= $43
Amount that Neave spent in all
= 31 + 43
= $74
(b)
Amount that Neave had left
= 155 - 74
= $81
Answer(s): (a) $74; (b) $81