Xavier had $75.30 less than Xylia. He spent
23 of his money on a pencil which cost $3.20. Xylia spent
79 of her money on a jumpsuit. How much had Xylia left?
| |
Xavier |
Xylia |
| Before |
3 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 7 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Xavier spent on the pencil = 2 u
2 u = 3.20
1 u = 3.20 ÷ 2 = 1.60
Amount that Xavier had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.60
= $4.80
Amount that Xylia had at first
= 4.80 + 75.30
= $80.10
Fraction of money that Xylia had left
= 1 -
79 =
29 Amount that Xylia had at first = 9 p
9 p = 80.10
1 p = 80.10 ÷ 9 = 8.90
Amount that Xylia had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 8.90
= $17.80
Answer(s): $17.80
