Carl had $126 in his pocket. He used
17 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 shirts which cost $60 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Carl paid for the electric bill
=
17 x 126
= $18
Amount that Carl paid for the 1 shirts
= 1 x 60
= $60
Amount that Carl spent in all
= 18 + 60
= $78
(b)
Amount that Carl had left
= 126 - 78
= $48
Answer(s): (a) $78; (b) $48