Glen had $55.70 less than Gem. He spent
78 of his money on a notebook which cost $18.20. Gem spent
15 of her money on a blouse. How much had Gem left?
| |
Glen |
Gem |
| Before |
8 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 7 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
1 u |
4 p |
Amount that Glen spent on the notebook = 7 u
7 u = 18.20
1 u = 18.20 ÷ 7 = 2.60
Amount that Glen had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.60
= $20.80
Amount that Gem had at first
= 20.80 + 55.70
= $76.50
Fraction of money that Gem had left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Amount that Gem had at first = 5 p
5 p = 76.50
1 p = 76.50 ÷ 5 = 15.30
Amount that Gem had left
= 4 p
= 4 x 15.30
= $61.20
Answer(s): $61.20
