Luis had $144 in his pocket. He used
14 of it to pay his electric bills. He then bought 1 cardigans which cost $47 each.
- How much did he spend in all?
- How much money had he left?
(a)
Amount that Luis paid for the electric bill
=
14 x 144
= $36
Amount that Luis paid for the 1 cardigans
= 1 x 47
= $47
Amount that Luis spent in all
= 36 + 47
= $83
(b)
Amount that Luis had left
= 144 - 83
= $61
Answer(s): (a) $83; (b) $61