Tim had $76.70 less than Esther. He spent
35 of his money on a notebook which cost $6.30. Esther spent
14 of her money on a jacket. How much had Esther left?
| |
Tim |
Esther |
| Before |
5 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
2 u |
3 p |
Amount that Tim spent on the notebook = 3 u
3 u = 6.30
1 u = 6.30 ÷ 3 = 2.10
Amount that Tim had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 2.10
= $10.50
Amount that Esther had at first
= 10.50 + 76.70
= $87.20
Fraction of money that Esther had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Esther had at first = 4 p
4 p = 87.20
1 p = 87.20 ÷ 4 = 21.80
Amount that Esther had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 21.80
= $65.40
Answer(s): $65.40
