Reggie had $33.90 less than Diana. He spent
34 of his money on a notebook which cost $4.20. Diana spent
35 of her money on a windbreaker. How much had Diana left?
| |
Reggie |
Diana |
| Before |
4 u |
5 p |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 3 p |
| After |
1 u |
2 p |
Amount that Reggie spent on the notebook = 3 u
3 u = 4.20
1 u = 4.20 ÷ 3 = 1.40
Amount that Reggie had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 1.40
= $5.60
Amount that Diana had at first
= 5.60 + 33.90
= $39.50
Fraction of money that Diana had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Amount that Diana had at first = 5 p
5 p = 39.50
1 p = 39.50 ÷ 5 = 7.90
Amount that Diana had left
= 2 p
= 2 x 7.90
= $15.80
Answer(s): $15.80
