Tom had $70.40 less than Gem. He spent
58 of his money on a stapler which cost $11.50. Gem spent
13 of her money on a sweater. How much had Gem left?
| |
Tom |
Gem |
| Before |
8 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
3 u |
2 p |
Amount that Tom spent on the stapler = 5 u
5 u = 11.50
1 u = 11.50 ÷ 5 = 2.30
Amount that Tom had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.30
= $18.40
Amount that Gem had at first
= 18.40 + 70.40
= $88.80
Fraction of money that Gem had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Gem had at first = 3 p
3 p = 88.80
1 p = 88.80 ÷ 3 = 29.60
Amount that Gem had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 29.60
= $59.20
Answer(s): $59.20
