Question

Atticus had $100 to spend on presents, he spent $55. What fractional amount does he have left?

Answer 1

45/100 simplified 4.5/10

Explanation:

100-55=45

Answer 2

The fractional amount is :

↬ 9/20

Work :

First we need to calculate the amount of dollars that Atticus has left.

The total was 100, and he spent 55.

So to find how much money he has left, we subtract 55 from 100:

`\bf{100-55=45}`

`\textbf{Atticus has 45 dollars left}.`

Now, let's convert that into fractional form. Remember that the total was 100, and he has 45 out of 100 left.

So that would be :

`\textbf{Amount of dollars that Atticus has left:} \phantom{111}\bf{(45)/(100)}`

Reduce the fraction:

`\bf{(45/5)/(100/5)=(9)/(20)} }`

Hence, the answer is 9/20.