Howard had $67.70 less than Victoria. He spent
23 of his money on a file which cost $2.60. Victoria spent
14 of her money on a jumpsuit. How much had Victoria left?
| |
Howard |
Victoria |
| Before |
3 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Howard spent on the file = 2 u
2 u = 2.60
1 u = 2.60 ÷ 2 = 1.30
Amount that Howard had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.30
= $3.90
Amount that Victoria had at first
= 3.90 + 67.70
= $71.60
Fraction of money that Victoria had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Victoria had at first = 4 p
4 p = 71.60
1 p = 71.60 ÷ 4 = 17.90
Amount that Victoria had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 17.90
= $53.70
Answer(s): $53.70
