Harry had $171 in his pocket. He used
13 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 skirts which cost $43 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Harry paid for the electric bill
=
13 x 171
= $57
Amount that Harry paid for the 1 skirts
= 1 x 43
= $43
Amount that Harry spent in all
= 57 + 43
= $100
(b)
Amount that Harry had left
= 171 - 100
= $71
Answer(s): (a) $100; (b) $71