Albert had $53.90 less than Gabby. He spent
38 of his money on a notebook which cost $8.10. Gabby spent
35 of her money on a skirt. How much had Gabby left?
| |
Albert |
Gabby |
| Before |
8 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
5 u |
2 p |
Amount that Albert spent on the notebook = 3 u
3 u = 8.10
1 u = 8.10 ÷ 3 = 2.70
Amount that Albert had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.70
= $21.60
Amount that Gabby had at first
= 21.60 + 53.90
= $75.50
Fraction of money that Gabby had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Gabby had at first = 5 p
5 p = 75.50
1 p = 75.50 ÷ 5 = 15.10
Amount that Gabby had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 15.10
= $30.20
Answer(s): $30.20
