Henry had $35.60 less than Natalie. He spent
38 of his money on a marker which cost $8.70. Natalie spent
13 of her money on a windbreaker. How much had Natalie left?
| |
Henry |
Natalie |
| Before |
8 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
5 u |
2 p |
Amount that Henry spent on the marker = 3 u
3 u = 8.70
1 u = 8.70 ÷ 3 = 2.90
Amount that Henry had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.90
= $23.20
Amount that Natalie had at first
= 23.20 + 35.60
= $58.80
Fraction of money that Natalie had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Natalie had at first = 3 p
3 p = 58.80
1 p = 58.80 ÷ 3 = 19.60
Amount that Natalie had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 19.60
= $39.20
Answer(s): $39.20
