Warren had $76.60 less than Yen. He spent
56 of his money on a pencil which cost $13.50. Yen spent
58 of her money on a blazer. How much had Yen left?
| |
Warren |
Yen |
| Before |
6 u |
8 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 5 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Warren spent on the pencil = 5 u
5 u = 13.50
1 u = 13.50 ÷ 5 = 2.70
Amount that Warren had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 2.70
= $16.20
Amount that Yen had at first
= 16.20 + 76.60
= $92.80
Fraction of money that Yen had left
= 1 -
58 =
38 Amount that Yen had at first = 8 p
8 p = 92.80
1 p = 92.80 ÷ 8 = 11.60
Amount that Yen had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 11.60
= $34.80
Answer(s): $34.80
