Ahmad had $74.50 less than Raeann. He spent
47 of his money on a file which cost $6.80. Raeann spent
79 of her money on a blazer. How much had Raeann left?
| |
Ahmad |
Raeann |
| Before |
7 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 7 p |
| After |
3 u |
2 p |
Amount that Ahmad spent on the file = 4 u
4 u = 6.80
1 u = 6.80 ÷ 4 = 1.70
Amount that Ahmad had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.70
= $11.90
Amount that Raeann had at first
= 11.90 + 74.50
= $86.40
Fraction of money that Raeann had left
= 1 -
79 =
29 Amount that Raeann had at first = 9 p
9 p = 86.40
1 p = 86.40 ÷ 9 = 9.60
Amount that Raeann had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 9.60
= $19.20
Answer(s): $19.20
