Japheth had $119 in his pocket. He used
17 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 cardigans which cost $50 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Japheth paid for the electric bill
=
17 x 119
= $17
Amount that Japheth paid for the 1 cardigans
= 1 x 50
= $50
Amount that Japheth spent in all
= 17 + 50
= $67
(b)
Amount that Japheth had left
= 119 - 67
= $52
Answer(s): (a) $67; (b) $52