Reggie had $41.30 less than Fiona. He spent
25 of his money on a notebook which cost $2.20. Fiona spent
79 of her money on a blouse. How much had Fiona left?
| |
Reggie |
Fiona |
| Before |
5 u |
9 p |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 7 p |
| After |
3 u |
2 p |
Amount that Reggie spent on the notebook = 2 u
2 u = 2.20
1 u = 2.20 ÷ 2 = 1.10
Amount that Reggie had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 1.10
= $5.50
Amount that Fiona had at first
= 5.50 + 41.30
= $46.80
Fraction of money that Fiona had left
= 1 -
79 =
29 Amount that Fiona had at first = 9 p
9 p = 46.80
1 p = 46.80 ÷ 9 = 5.20
Amount that Fiona had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 5.20
= $10.40
Answer(s): $10.40
