Zeph had $26.30 less than Dana. He spent
34 of his money on a stapler which cost $6.60. Dana spent
49 of her money on a skirt. How much had Dana left?
| |
Zeph |
Dana |
| Before |
4 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 4 p |
| After |
1 u |
5 p |
Amount that Zeph spent on the stapler = 3 u
3 u = 6.60
1 u = 6.60 ÷ 3 = 2.20
Amount that Zeph had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 2.20
= $8.80
Amount that Dana had at first
= 8.80 + 26.30
= $35.10
Fraction of money that Dana had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Amount that Dana had at first = 9 p
9 p = 35.10
1 p = 35.10 ÷ 9 = 3.90
Amount that Dana had left
= 5 p
= 5 x 3.90
= $19.50
Answer(s): $19.50
