Asher had $21.90 less than Wendy. He spent
27 of his money on a notebook which cost $2.20. Wendy spent
14 of her money on a jacket. How much had Wendy left?
| |
Asher |
Wendy |
| Before |
7 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
5 u |
3 p |
Amount that Asher spent on the notebook = 2 u
2 u = 2.20
1 u = 2.20 ÷ 2 = 1.10
Amount that Asher had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.10
= $7.70
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 7.70 + 21.90
= $29.60
Fraction of money that Wendy had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Wendy had at first = 4 p
4 p = 29.60
1 p = 29.60 ÷ 4 = 7.40
Amount that Wendy had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 7.40
= $22.20
Answer(s): $22.20
