Asher had $28.20 less than Joelle. He spent
49 of his money on a pencil which cost $6.80. Joelle spent
25 of her money on a vest. How much had Joelle left?
| |
Asher |
Joelle |
| Before |
9 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
5 u |
3 p |
Amount that Asher spent on the pencil = 4 u
4 u = 6.80
1 u = 6.80 ÷ 4 = 1.70
Amount that Asher had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 1.70
= $15.30
Amount that Joelle had at first
= 15.30 + 28.20
= $43.50
Fraction of money that Joelle had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Amount that Joelle had at first = 5 p
5 p = 43.50
1 p = 43.50 ÷ 5 = 8.70
Amount that Joelle had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 8.70
= $26.10
Answer(s): $26.10
