Neave had $38.70 less than Elyse. He spent
78 of his money on a notebook which cost $14.70. Elyse spent
25 of her money on a dress. How much had Elyse left?
| |
Neave |
Elyse |
| Before |
8 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 7 u |
- 2 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Neave spent on the notebook = 7 u
7 u = 14.70
1 u = 14.70 ÷ 7 = 2.10
Amount that Neave had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.10
= $16.80
Amount that Elyse had at first
= 16.80 + 38.70
= $55.50
Fraction of money that Elyse had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Amount that Elyse had at first = 5 p
5 p = 55.50
1 p = 55.50 ÷ 5 = 11.10
Amount that Elyse had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 11.10
= $33.30
Answer(s): $33.30
