Caden had $22.60 less than Dana. He spent
27 of his money on a notebook which cost $3.40. Dana spent
35 of her money on a jumpsuit. How much had Dana left?
| |
Caden |
Dana |
| Before |
7 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
5 u |
2 p |
Amount that Caden spent on the notebook = 2 u
2 u = 3.40
1 u = 3.40 ÷ 2 = 1.70
Amount that Caden had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.70
= $11.90
Amount that Dana had at first
= 11.90 + 22.60
= $34.50
Fraction of money that Dana had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Dana had at first = 5 p
5 p = 34.50
1 p = 34.50 ÷ 5 = 6.90
Amount that Dana had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 6.90
= $13.80
Answer(s): $13.80
