Harry had $39.90 less than Jane. He spent
23 of his money on a pencil which cost $2.80. Jane spent
29 of her money on a jacket. How much had Jane left?
| |
Harry |
Jane |
| Before |
3 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
1 u |
7 p |
Amount that Harry spent on the pencil = 2 u
2 u = 2.80
1 u = 2.80 ÷ 2 = 1.40
Amount that Harry had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.40
= $4.20
Amount that Jane had at first
= 4.20 + 39.90
= $44.10
Fraction of money that Jane had left
= 1 -
29 =
79 Amount that Jane had at first = 9 p
9 p = 44.10
1 p = 44.10 ÷ 9 = 4.90
Amount that Jane had left
= 7 p
= 7 x 4.90
= $34.30
Answer(s): $34.30
