Nick had $57.30 less than Gem. He spent
59 of his money on a pen which cost $13.50. Gem spent
14 of her money on a coat. How much had Gem left?
| |
Nick |
Gem |
| Before |
9 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
4 u |
3 p |
Amount that Nick spent on the pen = 5 u
5 u = 13.50
1 u = 13.50 ÷ 5 = 2.70
Amount that Nick had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.70
= $24.30
Amount that Gem had at first
= 24.30 + 57.30
= $81.60
Fraction of money that Gem had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Gem had at first = 4 p
4 p = 81.60
1 p = 81.60 ÷ 4 = 20.40
Amount that Gem had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 20.40
= $61.20
Answer(s): $61.20
