Brandon had $63.90 less than Olivia. He spent
38 of his money on a file which cost $6.30. Olivia spent
13 of her money on a blazer. How much had Olivia left?
| |
Brandon |
Olivia |
| Before |
8 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
5 u |
2 p |
Amount that Brandon spent on the file = 3 u
3 u = 6.30
1 u = 6.30 ÷ 3 = 2.10
Amount that Brandon had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.10
= $16.80
Amount that Olivia had at first
= 16.80 + 63.90
= $80.70
Fraction of money that Olivia had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Olivia had at first = 3 p
3 p = 80.70
1 p = 80.70 ÷ 3 = 26.90
Amount that Olivia had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 26.90
= $53.80
Answer(s): $53.80
