Jeremy had $33.90 less than Esther. He spent
78 of his money on a marker which cost $8.40. Esther spent
35 of her money on a vest. How much had Esther left?
|
Jeremy |
Esther |
Before |
8 u |
5 p |
Change |
- 7 u |
- 3 p |
After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Jeremy spent on the marker = 7 u
7 u = 8.40
1 u = 8.40 ÷ 7 = 1.20
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 1.20
= $9.60
Amount that Esther had at first
= 9.60 + 33.90
= $43.50
Fraction of money that Esther had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Esther had at first = 5 p
5 p = 43.50
1 p = 43.50 ÷ 5 = 8.70
Amount that Esther had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 8.70
= $17.40
Answer(s): $17.40