Wesley had $59.40 less than Pamela. He spent
23 of his money on a stapler which cost $2.80. Pamela spent
14 of her money on a windbreaker. How much had Pamela left?
| |
Wesley |
Pamela |
| Before |
3 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Wesley spent on the stapler = 2 u
2 u = 2.80
1 u = 2.80 ÷ 2 = 1.40
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.40
= $4.20
Amount that Pamela had at first
= 4.20 + 59.40
= $63.60
Fraction of money that Pamela had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Pamela had at first = 4 p
4 p = 63.60
1 p = 63.60 ÷ 4 = 15.90
Amount that Pamela had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 15.90
= $47.70
Answer(s): $47.70
