PSLE Zane used
47 of his money to buy 8 staplers. He used the rest of his money to buy 5 staplers and 2 files.
- What fraction of his money did Zane use to buy the 2 files?
- If 1 file was given for free for every 3 files bought, how many files would Zane be able to buy if he were to use all his money to buy files?
(a)
Fraction of his money used to buy 5 staplers and 2 files
= 1 -
47 =
37 8 staplers →
47 of his money
1 pen →
47 ÷ 8 =
114 of his money
5 staplers → 5 x
114 =
514 of his money
5 staplers + 2 files →
37 of his money
2 files →
37 -
514 =
614 -
514 =
114 of his money
(b)
2 files →
1141 file →
114 ÷ 2 =
128 of his money
If 1 file cost
128 of his money, Zane could buy 28 files (Not including the free ones).
Number of free files that Zane could get
= 28 ÷ 3
= 9 r 1
Total number of files that Zane could get
= 28 + 9
= 37
Answer(s): (a)
114; (b) 37