Simon had $79.60 less than Rachel. He spent
37 of his money on a marker which cost $8.10. Rachel spent
25 of her money on a blouse. How much had Rachel left?
| |
Simon |
Rachel |
| Before |
7 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
4 u |
3 p |
Amount that Simon spent on the marker = 3 u
3 u = 8.10
1 u = 8.10 ÷ 3 = 2.70
Amount that Simon had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 2.70
= $18.90
Amount that Rachel had at first
= 18.90 + 79.60
= $98.50
Fraction of money that Rachel had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Amount that Rachel had at first = 5 p
5 p = 98.50
1 p = 98.50 ÷ 5 = 19.70
Amount that Rachel had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 19.70
= $59.10
Answer(s): $59.10
