Ben had $152 in his pocket. He used
12 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 skirts which cost $48 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Ben paid for the electric bill
=
12 x 152
= $76
Amount that Ben paid for the 1 skirts
= 1 x 48
= $48
Amount that Ben spent in all
= 76 + 48
= $124
(b)
Amount that Ben had left
= 152 - 124
= $28
Answer(s): (a) $124; (b) $28