Fabian had $64.90 less than Olivia. He spent
38 of his money on a pencil which cost $8.10. Olivia spent
35 of her money on a shirt. How much had Olivia left?
| |
Fabian |
Olivia |
| Before |
8 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
5 u |
2 p |
Amount that Fabian spent on the pencil = 3 u
3 u = 8.10
1 u = 8.10 ÷ 3 = 2.70
Amount that Fabian had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.70
= $21.60
Amount that Olivia had at first
= 21.60 + 64.90
= $86.50
Fraction of money that Olivia had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Olivia had at first = 5 p
5 p = 86.50
1 p = 86.50 ÷ 5 = 17.30
Amount that Olivia had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 17.30
= $34.60
Answer(s): $34.60
