Question

Maresol spent 4/5 of her allowence on a pair of jeans. if she recieved $15 for her allowence, did maresol spend more than, less than, or equal to $15on the jeans? explain

Answer 1

4/5 of $15 is

=(4/5*15)
=(4 * 15) / 5
= 60/5
= $12

Maresol spent $12 which is less than $15 on jeans.

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