Sam had $28.20 less than Hilda. He spent
59 of his money on a marker which cost $12.50. Hilda spent
13 of her money on a shirt. How much had Hilda left?
| |
Sam |
Hilda |
| Before |
9 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
4 u |
2 p |
Amount that Sam spent on the marker = 5 u
5 u = 12.50
1 u = 12.50 ÷ 5 = 2.50
Amount that Sam had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.50
= $22.50
Amount that Hilda had at first
= 22.50 + 28.20
= $50.70
Fraction of money that Hilda had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Hilda had at first = 3 p
3 p = 50.70
1 p = 50.70 ÷ 3 = 16.90
Amount that Hilda had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 16.90
= $33.80
Answer(s): $33.80
