Tom had $74.10 less than Victoria. He spent
56 of his money on a file which cost $9.50. Victoria spent
29 of her money on a dress. How much had Victoria left?
| |
Tom |
Victoria |
| Before |
6 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
1 u |
7 p |
Amount that Tom spent on the file = 5 u
5 u = 9.50
1 u = 9.50 ÷ 5 = 1.90
Amount that Tom had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 1.90
= $11.40
Amount that Victoria had at first
= 11.40 + 74.10
= $85.50
Fraction of money that Victoria had left
= 1 -
29 =
79 Amount that Victoria had at first = 9 p
9 p = 85.50
1 p = 85.50 ÷ 9 = 9.50
Amount that Victoria had left
= 7 p
= 7 x 9.50
= $66.50
Answer(s): $66.50
