PSLE George used
47 of his money to buy 8 notebooks. He used the rest of his money to buy 5 notebooks and 2 markers.
- What fraction of his money did George use to buy the 2 markers?
- If 1 marker was given for free for every 5 markers bought, how many markers would George be able to buy if he were to use all his money to buy markers?
(a)
Fraction of his money used to buy 5 notebooks and 2 markers
= 1 -
47 =
37 8 notebooks →
47 of his money
1 pen →
47 ÷ 8 =
114 of his money
5 notebooks → 5 x
114 =
514 of his money
5 notebooks + 2 markers →
37 of his money
2 markers →
37 -
514 =
614 -
514 =
114 of his money
(b)
2 markers →
1141 marker →
114 ÷ 2 =
128 of his money
If 1 marker cost
128 of his money, George could buy 28 markers (Not including the free ones).
Number of free markers that George could get
= 28 ÷ 5
= 5 r 3
Total number of markers that George could get
= 28 + 5
= 33
Answer(s): (a)
114; (b) 33