Luke had $188 in his pocket. He used
12 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 skirts which cost $57 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Luke paid for the electric bill
=
12 x 188
= $94
Amount that Luke paid for the 1 skirts
= 1 x 57
= $57
Amount that Luke spent in all
= 94 + 57
= $151
(b)
Amount that Luke had left
= 188 - 151
= $37
Answer(s): (a) $151; (b) $37