Ahmad had $26.40 less than Zara. He spent
45 of his money on a stapler which cost $8.40. Zara spent
59 of her money on a skirt. How much had Zara left?
| |
Ahmad |
Zara |
| Before |
5 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 5 p |
| After |
1 u |
4 p |
Amount that Ahmad spent on the stapler = 4 u
4 u = 8.40
1 u = 8.40 ÷ 4 = 2.10
Amount that Ahmad had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 2.10
= $10.50
Amount that Zara had at first
= 10.50 + 26.40
= $36.90
Fraction of money that Zara had left
= 1 -
59 =
49 Amount that Zara had at first = 9 p
9 p = 36.90
1 p = 36.90 ÷ 9 = 4.10
Amount that Zara had left
= 4 p
= 4 x 4.10
= $16.40
Answer(s): $16.40
