Neave had $42.80 less than Usha. He spent
78 of his money on a notebook which cost $18.20. Usha spent
14 of her money on a dress. How much had Usha left?
| |
Neave |
Usha |
| Before |
8 u |
4 p |
| Change |
- 7 u |
- 1 p |
| After |
1 u |
3 p |
Amount that Neave spent on the notebook = 7 u
7 u = 18.20
1 u = 18.20 ÷ 7 = 2.60
Amount that Neave had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 2.60
= $20.80
Amount that Usha had at first
= 20.80 + 42.80
= $63.60
Fraction of money that Usha had left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Amount that Usha had at first = 4 p
4 p = 63.60
1 p = 63.60 ÷ 4 = 15.90
Amount that Usha had left
= 3 p
= 3 x 15.90
= $47.70
Answer(s): $47.70
