Owen had $58.40 less than Diana. He spent
35 of his money on a pen which cost $5.70. Diana spent
57 of her money on a vest. How much had Diana left?
| |
Owen |
Diana |
| Before |
5 u |
7 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 5 p |
| After |
2 u |
2 p |
Amount that Owen spent on the pen = 3 u
3 u = 5.70
1 u = 5.70 ÷ 3 = 1.90
Amount that Owen had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 1.90
= $9.50
Amount that Diana had at first
= 9.50 + 58.40
= $67.90
Fraction of money that Diana had left
= 1 -
57 =
27 Amount that Diana had at first = 7 p
7 p = 67.90
1 p = 67.90 ÷ 7 = 9.70
Amount that Diana had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 9.70
= $19.40
Answer(s): $19.40
