Justin had $59.60 less than Eva. He spent
59 of his money on a notebook which cost $5.50. Eva spent
35 of her money on a skirt. How much had Eva left?
| |
Justin |
Eva |
| Before |
9 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
4 u |
2 p |
Amount that Justin spent on the notebook = 5 u
5 u = 5.50
1 u = 5.50 ÷ 5 = 1.10
Amount that Justin had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 1.10
= $9.90
Amount that Eva had at first
= 9.90 + 59.60
= $69.50
Fraction of money that Eva had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Eva had at first = 5 p
5 p = 69.50
1 p = 69.50 ÷ 5 = 13.90
Amount that Eva had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 13.90
= $27.80
Answer(s): $27.80
