Ivan had $77.30 less than Joelle. He spent
79 of his money on a notebook which cost $12.60. Joelle spent
25 of her money on a vest. How much had Joelle left?
| |
Ivan |
Joelle |
| Before |
9 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 7 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
2 u |
3 p |
Amount that Ivan spent on the notebook = 7 u
7 u = 12.60
1 u = 12.60 ÷ 7 = 1.80
Amount that Ivan had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 1.80
= $16.20
Amount that Joelle had at first
= 16.20 + 77.30
= $93.50
Fraction of money that Joelle had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Amount that Joelle had at first = 5 p
5 p = 93.50
1 p = 93.50 ÷ 5 = 18.70
Amount that Joelle had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 18.70
= $56.10
Answer(s): $56.10
