Tommy had $71.30 less than Emma. He spent
29 of his money on a marker which cost $5.60. Emma spent
35 of her money on a skirt. How much had Emma left?
| |
Tommy |
Emma |
| Before |
9 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
7 u |
2 p |
Amount that Tommy spent on the marker = 2 u
2 u = 5.60
1 u = 5.60 ÷ 2 = 2.80
Amount that Tommy had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 2.80
= $25.20
Amount that Emma had at first
= 25.20 + 71.30
= $96.50
Fraction of money that Emma had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Emma had at first = 5 p
5 p = 96.50
1 p = 96.50 ÷ 5 = 19.30
Amount that Emma had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 19.30
= $38.60
Answer(s): $38.60
