Question

Rose has $426.00 in her checking account. 1⁄3 of her money will go toward bills. How

much of her money does she have left in her checking account? DO NOT PUT UNITS!!! Only put
numbers for your final answer.

Answer 1

(1/3) * 426 = 142 < What goes towards bills.

426 - 142 = 284
What is left in her checking account is $284.

Answer 2

$284

Explanation:

First, find 1/3 of 426 by multiplying 1/3*426

With your answer (142), subtract that from the total in your checking account.

426-142=284

This means, After withdrawing the amount she will use to pay bills, Her left over total will be 284 dollars.