Archie had $28.50 less than Elyse. He spent
37 of his money on a pen which cost $3.90. Elyse spent
14 of her money on a skirt. How much had Elyse left?
| |
Archie |
Elyse |
| Before |
7 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
4 u |
3 p |
Amount that Archie spent on the pen = 3 u
3 u = 3.90
1 u = 3.90 ÷ 3 = 1.30
Amount that Archie had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.30
= $9.10
Amount that Elyse had at first
= 9.10 + 28.50
= $37.60
Fraction of money that Elyse had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Elyse had at first = 4 p
4 p = 37.60
1 p = 37.60 ÷ 4 = 9.40
Amount that Elyse had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 9.40
= $28.20
Answer(s): $28.20
