Jeremy had $46.20 less than Shannon. He spent
34 of his money on a file which cost $8.40. Shannon spent
57 of her money on a blouse. How much had Shannon left?
| |
Jeremy |
Shannon |
| Before |
4 u |
7 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 5 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Jeremy spent on the file = 3 u
3 u = 8.40
1 u = 8.40 ÷ 3 = 2.80
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 2.80
= $11.20
Amount that Shannon had at first
= 11.20 + 46.20
= $57.40
Fraction of money that Shannon had left
= 1 -
57 =
27 Amount that Shannon had at first = 7 p
7 p = 57.40
1 p = 57.40 ÷ 7 = 8.20
Amount that Shannon had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 8.20
= $16.40
Answer(s): $16.40
