Pierre had $171 in his pocket. He used
13 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 sweaters which cost $51 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Pierre paid for the electric bill
=
13 x 171
= $57
Amount that Pierre paid for the 1 sweaters
= 1 x 51
= $51
Amount that Pierre spent in all
= 57 + 51
= $108
(b)
Amount that Pierre had left
= 171 - 108
= $63
Answer(s): (a) $108; (b) $63