Will had $28.50 less than Winnie. He spent
23 of his money on a file which cost $3.40. Winnie spent
14 of her money on a jumpsuit. How much had Winnie left?
| |
Will |
Winnie |
| Before |
3 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Will spent on the file = 2 u
2 u = 3.40
1 u = 3.40 ÷ 2 = 1.70
Amount that Will had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.70
= $5.10
Amount that Winnie had at first
= 5.10 + 28.50
= $33.60
Fraction of money that Winnie had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Winnie had at first = 4 p
4 p = 33.60
1 p = 33.60 ÷ 4 = 8.40
Amount that Winnie had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 8.40
= $25.20
Answer(s): $25.20
