Julian had $78.40 less than Raeann. He spent
29 of his money on a notebook which cost $5.60. Raeann spent
14 of her money on a blazer. How much had Raeann left?
| |
Julian |
Raeann |
| Before |
9 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
7 u |
3 p |
Amount that Julian spent on the notebook = 2 u
2 u = 5.60
1 u = 5.60 ÷ 2 = 2.80
Amount that Julian had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.80
= $25.20
Amount that Raeann had at first
= 25.20 + 78.40
= $103.60
Fraction of money that Raeann had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Raeann had at first = 4 p
4 p = 103.60
1 p = 103.60 ÷ 4 = 25.90
Amount that Raeann had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 25.90
= $77.70
Answer(s): $77.70
