George had $58.90 less than Jade. He spent
67 of his money on a pencil which cost $6.60. Jade spent
29 of her money on a blouse. How much had Jade left?
| |
George |
Jade |
| Before |
7 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 6 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
1 u |
7 p |
Amount that George spent on the pencil = 6 u
6 u = 6.60
1 u = 6.60 ÷ 6 = 1.10
Amount that George had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.10
= $7.70
Amount that Jade had at first
= 7.70 + 58.90
= $66.60
Fraction of money that Jade had left
= 1 -
29 =
79 Amount that Jade had at first = 9 p
9 p = 66.60
1 p = 66.60 ÷ 9 = 7.40
Amount that Jade had left
= 7 p
= 7 x 7.40
= $51.80
Answer(s): $51.80
