Glen had $43.60 less than Linda. He spent
67 of his money on a pencil which cost $17.40. Linda spent
13 of her money on a shirt. How much had Linda left?
| |
Glen |
Linda |
| Before |
7 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 6 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Glen spent on the pencil = 6 u
6 u = 17.40
1 u = 17.40 ÷ 6 = 2.90
Amount that Glen had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 2.90
= $20.30
Amount that Linda had at first
= 20.30 + 43.60
= $63.90
Fraction of money that Linda had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Linda had at first = 3 p
3 p = 63.90
1 p = 63.90 ÷ 3 = 21.30
Amount that Linda had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 21.30
= $42.60
Answer(s): $42.60
