Julian had $32.30 less than Olivia. He spent
58 of his money on a stapler which cost $6.50. Olivia spent
57 of her money on a sweater. How much had Olivia left?
| |
Julian |
Olivia |
| Before |
8 u |
7 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 5 p |
| After |
3 u |
2 p |
Amount that Julian spent on the stapler = 5 u
5 u = 6.50
1 u = 6.50 ÷ 5 = 1.30
Amount that Julian had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 1.30
= $10.40
Amount that Olivia had at first
= 10.40 + 32.30
= $42.70
Fraction of money that Olivia had left
= 1 -
57 =
27 Amount that Olivia had at first = 7 p
7 p = 42.70
1 p = 42.70 ÷ 7 = 6.10
Amount that Olivia had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 6.10
= $12.20
Answer(s): $12.20
