Brandon had $36.90 less than Elyse. He spent
29 of his money on a file which cost $4.40. Elyse spent
57 of her money on a blouse. How much had Elyse left?
| |
Brandon |
Elyse |
| Before |
9 u |
7 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 5 p |
| After |
7 u |
2 p |
Amount that Brandon spent on the file = 2 u
2 u = 4.40
1 u = 4.40 ÷ 2 = 2.20
Amount that Brandon had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.20
= $19.80
Amount that Elyse had at first
= 19.80 + 36.90
= $56.70
Fraction of money that Elyse had left
= 1 -
57 =
27 Amount that Elyse had at first = 7 p
7 p = 56.70
1 p = 56.70 ÷ 7 = 8.10
Amount that Elyse had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 8.10
= $16.20
Answer(s): $16.20
