Japheth had $22.40 less than Natalie. He spent
23 of his money on a marker which cost $3.40. Natalie spent
25 of her money on a skirt. How much had Natalie left?
| |
Japheth |
Natalie |
| Before |
3 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Japheth spent on the marker = 2 u
2 u = 3.40
1 u = 3.40 ÷ 2 = 1.70
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.70
= $5.10
Amount that Natalie had at first
= 5.10 + 22.40
= $27.50
Fraction of money that Natalie had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Amount that Natalie had at first = 5 p
5 p = 27.50
1 p = 27.50 ÷ 5 = 5.50
Amount that Natalie had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 5.50
= $16.50
Answer(s): $16.50
