35 of Justin's savings comprised of 5-cent coins and 10-cent coins. Justin used some 5-cent coins to purchase a marble. The number of 10-cent coins left was 40% more than the number of 5-cent coins left. Given that Justin had 80 more 10-cent coins than 5-cent coins left in the end, find the amount of money Justin spent on the marble.
|
5-cent coins |
10-cent coins |
Before |
3x7 = 21 u |
2x7 = 14 u |
Change |
- 11 u |
|
After |
5x2 = 10 u |
7x2 = 14 u |
Fraction of Justin's savings that comprised of 10-cent coins
= 1 -
35=
25Number of 10-cents coins in the end in percentage
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
140% =
140100 =
75Number of 10-cent coins remains unchanged. Make the number of 10-cent coins the same. LCM of 2 and 7 is 14.
Number of more 10-cent coins than 5-cent coins
= 14 u - 10 u
= 4 u
4 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 4 = 20
Number of 5-cent coins spent on the marble
= 21 u - 10 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 20
= 220
Amount that Justin spent on the marble
= 220 x 0.05
= $11
Answer(s): $11