Cole had $34.60 less than Raeann. He spent
47 of his money on a pen which cost $6.80. Raeann spent
25 of her money on a jumpsuit. How much had Raeann left?
| |
Cole |
Raeann |
| Before |
7 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
3 u |
3 p |
Amount that Cole spent on the pen = 4 u
4 u = 6.80
1 u = 6.80 ÷ 4 = 1.70
Amount that Cole had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.70
= $11.90
Amount that Raeann had at first
= 11.90 + 34.60
= $46.50
Fraction of money that Raeann had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Amount that Raeann had at first = 5 p
5 p = 46.50
1 p = 46.50 ÷ 5 = 9.30
Amount that Raeann had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 9.30
= $27.90
Answer(s): $27.90
