Vincent had $56.70 less than Victoria. He spent
79 of his money on a pen which cost $17.50. Victoria spent
13 of her money on a windbreaker. How much had Victoria left?
| |
Vincent |
Victoria |
| Before |
9 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 7 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
2 u |
2 p |
Amount that Vincent spent on the pen = 7 u
7 u = 17.50
1 u = 17.50 ÷ 7 = 2.50
Amount that Vincent had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.50
= $22.50
Amount that Victoria had at first
= 22.50 + 56.70
= $79.20
Fraction of money that Victoria had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Victoria had at first = 3 p
3 p = 79.20
1 p = 79.20 ÷ 3 = 26.40
Amount that Victoria had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 26.40
= $52.80
Answer(s): $52.80
