Question

Nicole earned $75. She put 1/3 of her money into her savings account. She bought a shirt for $17.11 and a sweater for $26.74. How much money does Nicole have left?

A
$6.15

B
$9.65

C
$18.85

D
$31.15

Answer 1

First, you have to find what 1/3 of $75 is. Divide 75 by 3. Subtract that from the $75, then subtract her purchases. The result will be what she has left.