Pierre had $75.10 less than Xuan. He spent
25 of his money on a stapler which cost $2.60. Xuan spent
13 of her money on a jacket. How much had Xuan left?
| |
Pierre |
Xuan |
| Before |
5 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
3 u |
2 p |
Amount that Pierre spent on the stapler = 2 u
2 u = 2.60
1 u = 2.60 ÷ 2 = 1.30
Amount that Pierre had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 1.30
= $6.50
Amount that Xuan had at first
= 6.50 + 75.10
= $81.60
Fraction of money that Xuan had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Xuan had at first = 3 p
3 p = 81.60
1 p = 81.60 ÷ 3 = 27.20
Amount that Xuan had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 27.20
= $54.40
Answer(s): $54.40
