Wesley had $61.80 less than Wendy. He spent
23 of his money on a pen which cost $5.80. Wendy spent
35 of her money on a shirt. How much had Wendy left?
| |
Wesley |
Wendy |
| Before |
3 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Wesley spent on the pen = 2 u
2 u = 5.80
1 u = 5.80 ÷ 2 = 2.90
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 2.90
= $8.70
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 8.70 + 61.80
= $70.50
Fraction of money that Wendy had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Wendy had at first = 5 p
5 p = 70.50
1 p = 70.50 ÷ 5 = 14.10
Amount that Wendy had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 14.10
= $28.20
Answer(s): $28.20
