Mrs Irene had $360. She spent $40 to buy some venison and $40 to buy some pears.
- What fraction of her money was spent on pears?
- What fraction of her money was left?
(a)
Fraction of the money that Mrs Irene spent on pears
=
40360 =
19(b)
Amount that Mrs Irene left
= 360 - 40 - 40
= $280
Fraction of the money that Mrs Irene left
=
280360=
79Answer(s): (a)
19; (b)
79