Andy had $35.30 less than Marion. He spent
23 of his money on a marker which cost $2.60. Marion spent
58 of her money on a blouse. How much had Marion left?
| |
Andy |
Marion |
| Before |
3 u |
8 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 5 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Andy spent on the marker = 2 u
2 u = 2.60
1 u = 2.60 ÷ 2 = 1.30
Amount that Andy had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 1.30
= $3.90
Amount that Marion had at first
= 3.90 + 35.30
= $39.20
Fraction of money that Marion had left
= 1 -
58 =
38 Amount that Marion had at first = 8 p
8 p = 39.20
1 p = 39.20 ÷ 8 = 4.90
Amount that Marion had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 4.90
= $14.70
Answer(s): $14.70
