Cole had $71.70 less than Gillian. He spent
34 of his money on a notebook which cost $6.30. Gillian spent
49 of her money on a dress. How much had Gillian left?
| |
Cole |
Gillian |
| Before |
4 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 4 p |
| After |
1 u |
5 p |
Amount that Cole spent on the notebook = 3 u
3 u = 6.30
1 u = 6.30 ÷ 3 = 2.10
Amount that Cole had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 2.10
= $8.40
Amount that Gillian had at first
= 8.40 + 71.70
= $80.10
Fraction of money that Gillian had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Amount that Gillian had at first = 9 p
9 p = 80.10
1 p = 80.10 ÷ 9 = 8.90
Amount that Gillian had left
= 5 p
= 5 x 8.90
= $44.50
Answer(s): $44.50
