Jeremy had $76.30 less than Emily. He spent
78 of his money on a marker which cost $16.80. Emily spent
35 of her money on a skirt. How much had Emily left?
| |
Jeremy |
Emily |
| Before |
8 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 7 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Jeremy spent on the marker = 7 u
7 u = 16.80
1 u = 16.80 ÷ 7 = 2.40
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.40
= $19.20
Amount that Emily had at first
= 19.20 + 76.30
= $95.50
Fraction of money that Emily had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Emily had at first = 5 p
5 p = 95.50
1 p = 95.50 ÷ 5 = 19.10
Amount that Emily had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 19.10
= $38.20
Answer(s): $38.20
