Japheth had $196 in his pocket. He used
17 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 sweaters which cost $58 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 196
= $28
Amount that Japheth paid for the 1 sweaters
= 1 x 58
= $58
Amount that Japheth spent in all
= 28 + 58
= $86
(b)
Amount that Japheth had left
= 196 - 86
= $110
Answer(s): (a) $86; (b) $110