Andy had $33.80 less than Jen. He spent
23 of his money on a file which cost $3.80. Jen spent
35 of her money on a blouse. How much had Jen left?
| |
Andy |
Jen |
| Before |
3 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Andy spent on the file = 2 u
2 u = 3.80
1 u = 3.80 ÷ 2 = 1.90
Amount that Andy had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.90
= $5.70
Amount that Jen had at first
= 5.70 + 33.80
= $39.50
Fraction of money that Jen had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Jen had at first = 5 p
5 p = 39.50
1 p = 39.50 ÷ 5 = 7.90
Amount that Jen had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 7.90
= $15.80
Answer(s): $15.80
