Tim had $38.10 less than Emily. He spent
29 of his money on a pencil which cost $5.20. Emily spent
35 of her money on a blouse. How much had Emily left?
| |
Tim |
Emily |
| Before |
9 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
7 u |
2 p |
Amount that Tim spent on the pencil = 2 u
2 u = 5.20
1 u = 5.20 ÷ 2 = 2.60
Amount that Tim had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.60
= $23.40
Amount that Emily had at first
= 23.40 + 38.10
= $61.50
Fraction of money that Emily had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Emily had at first = 5 p
5 p = 61.50
1 p = 61.50 ÷ 5 = 12.30
Amount that Emily had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 12.30
= $24.60
Answer(s): $24.60
