PSLE Zeph used
47 of his money to buy 8 staplers. He used the rest of his money to buy 5 staplers and 4 markers.
- What fraction of his money did Zeph use to buy the 4 markers?
- If 1 marker was given for free for every 5 markers bought, how many markers would Zeph be able to buy if he were to use all his money to buy markers?
(a)
Fraction of his money used to buy 5 staplers and 4 markers
= 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 + 4 markers →
37 of his money
4 markers →
37 -
514 =
614 -
514 =
114 of his money
(b)
4 markers →
1141 marker →
114 ÷ 4 =
156 of his money
If 1 marker cost
156 of his money, Zeph could buy 56 markers (Not including the free ones).
Number of free markers that Zeph could get
= 56 ÷ 5
= 11 r 1
Total number of markers that Zeph could get
= 56 + 11
= 67
Answer(s): (a)
114; (b) 67