Howard had $38.80 less than Esther. He spent
49 of his money on a notebook which cost $9.60. Esther spent
14 of her money on a jumpsuit. How much had Esther left?
| |
Howard |
Esther |
| Before |
9 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
5 u |
3 p |
Amount that Howard spent on the notebook = 4 u
4 u = 9.60
1 u = 9.60 ÷ 4 = 2.40
Amount that Howard had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.40
= $21.60
Amount that Esther had at first
= 21.60 + 38.80
= $60.40
Fraction of money that Esther had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Esther had at first = 4 p
4 p = 60.40
1 p = 60.40 ÷ 4 = 15.10
Amount that Esther had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 15.10
= $45.30
Answer(s): $45.30
