Will had $25.70 less than Lucy. He spent
35 of his money on a marker which cost $4.50. Lucy spent
14 of her money on a skirt. How much had Lucy left?
| |
Will |
Lucy |
| Before |
5 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
2 u |
3 p |
Amount that Will spent on the marker = 3 u
3 u = 4.50
1 u = 4.50 ÷ 3 = 1.50
Amount that Will had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 1.50
= $7.50
Amount that Lucy had at first
= 7.50 + 25.70
= $33.20
Fraction of money that Lucy had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Lucy had at first = 4 p
4 p = 33.20
1 p = 33.20 ÷ 4 = 8.30
Amount that Lucy had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 8.30
= $24.90
Answer(s): $24.90
