Ian had $68.10 less than Fiona. He spent
23 of his money on a marker which cost $5.60. Fiona spent
35 of her money on a blazer. How much had Fiona left?
| |
Ian |
Fiona |
| Before |
3 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Ian spent on the marker = 2 u
2 u = 5.60
1 u = 5.60 ÷ 2 = 2.80
Amount that Ian had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 2.80
= $8.40
Amount that Fiona had at first
= 8.40 + 68.10
= $76.50
Fraction of money that Fiona had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Fiona had at first = 5 p
5 p = 76.50
1 p = 76.50 ÷ 5 = 15.30
Amount that Fiona had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 15.30
= $30.60
Answer(s): $30.60
