PSLE George used
59 of his money to buy 10 files. He used the rest of his money to buy 7 files and 2 pencils.
- What fraction of his money did George use to buy the 2 pencils?
- If 1 pencil was given for free for every 5 pencils bought, how many pencils would George be able to buy if he were to use all his money to buy pencils?
(a)
Fraction of his money used to buy 7 files and 2 pencils
= 1 -
59 =
49 10 files →
59 of his money
1 pen →
59 ÷ 10 =
118 of his money
7 files → 7 x
118 =
718 of his money
7 files + 2 pencils →
49 of his money
2 pencils →
49 -
718 =
818 -
718 =
118 of his money
(b)
2 pencils →
1181 pencil →
118 ÷ 2 =
136 of his money
If 1 pencil cost
136 of his money, George could buy 36 pencils (Not including the free ones).
Number of free pencils that George could get
= 36 ÷ 5
= 7 r 1
Total number of pencils that George could get
= 36 + 7
= 43
Answer(s): (a)
118; (b) 43