Mrs Elyse had $280. She spent $100 to buy some beef and $40 to buy some pomegranates.
- What fraction of her money was spent on pomegranates?
- What fraction of her money was left?
(a)
Fraction of the money that Mrs Elyse spent on pomegranates
=
40280 =
17(b)
Amount that Mrs Elyse left
= 280 - 100 - 40
= $140
Fraction of the money that Mrs Elyse left
=
140280=
12Answer(s): (a)
17; (b)
12