Sean had $29.60 less than Abi. He spent
27 of his money on a stapler which cost $2.60. Abi spent
13 of her money on a vest. How much had Abi left?
| |
Sean |
Abi |
| Before |
7 u |
3 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
5 u |
2 p |
Amount that Sean spent on the stapler = 2 u
2 u = 2.60
1 u = 2.60 ÷ 2 = 1.30
Amount that Sean had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.30
= $9.10
Amount that Abi had at first
= 9.10 + 29.60
= $38.70
Fraction of money that Abi had left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Amount that Abi had at first = 3 p
3 p = 38.70
1 p = 38.70 ÷ 3 = 12.90
Amount that Abi had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 12.90
= $25.80
Answer(s): $25.80
