Cody had $34.90 less than Gem. He spent
23 of his money on a notebook which cost $4.40. Gem spent
35 of her money on a windbreaker. How much had Gem left?
| |
Cody |
Gem |
| Before |
3 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Cody spent on the notebook = 2 u
2 u = 4.40
1 u = 4.40 ÷ 2 = 2.20
Amount that Cody had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 2.20
= $6.60
Amount that Gem had at first
= 6.60 + 34.90
= $41.50
Fraction of money that Gem had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Gem had at first = 5 p
5 p = 41.50
1 p = 41.50 ÷ 5 = 8.30
Amount that Gem had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 8.30
= $16.60
Answer(s): $16.60
