Sean had $26.70 less than Emily. He spent
67 of his money on a marker which cost $8.40. Emily spent
35 of her money on a shirt. How much had Emily left?
| |
Sean |
Emily |
| Before |
7 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 6 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Sean spent on the marker = 6 u
6 u = 8.40
1 u = 8.40 ÷ 6 = 1.40
Amount that Sean had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.40
= $9.80
Amount that Emily had at first
= 9.80 + 26.70
= $36.50
Fraction of money that Emily had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Emily had at first = 5 p
5 p = 36.50
1 p = 36.50 ÷ 5 = 7.30
Amount that Emily had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 7.30
= $14.60
Answer(s): $14.60
