Seth had $35.50 less than Cindy. He spent
38 of his money on a notebook which cost $4.80. Cindy spent
13 of her money on a blazer. How much had Cindy left?
| |
Seth |
Cindy |
| Before |
8 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
5 u |
2 p |
Amount that Seth spent on the notebook = 3 u
3 u = 4.80
1 u = 4.80 ÷ 3 = 1.60
Amount that Seth had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 1.60
= $12.80
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 12.80 + 35.50
= $48.30
Fraction of money that Cindy had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Cindy had at first = 3 p
3 p = 48.30
1 p = 48.30 ÷ 3 = 16.10
Amount that Cindy had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 16.10
= $32.20
Answer(s): $32.20
