Ivan had $78.70 less than Xylia. He spent
57 of his money on a marker which cost $5.50. Xylia spent
14 of her money on a skirt. How much had Xylia left?
| |
Ivan |
Xylia |
| Before |
7 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
2 u |
3 p |
Amount that Ivan spent on the marker = 5 u
5 u = 5.50
1 u = 5.50 ÷ 5 = 1.10
Amount that Ivan had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 1.10
= $7.70
Amount that Xylia had at first
= 7.70 + 78.70
= $86.40
Fraction of money that Xylia had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Xylia had at first = 4 p
4 p = 86.40
1 p = 86.40 ÷ 4 = 21.60
Amount that Xylia had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 21.60
= $64.80
Answer(s): $64.80
