Question

Peter had $4.80 to spend at the store. He spent 1/3 of the money on a model car, 1 /4 of the

money on glue, 1/8 of the money on paint. He spent the rest on a hot dog and soda. How
much money did Peter spend on the ...
model car?_________.
glue?_____________.
paint?___________ .
hot dog and soda?________.​

Answer 1

model car?___$1.60______.

glue?_____$1.20________.

paint?_____$0.60______ .

hot dog and soda?___$1.40_____.​

Explanation:

model car: $4.80/3 = $1.60

glue: $4.80/4 = $1.20

paint: $4.80/8 = $0.60

hot dog & soda: $4.80 - $1.60 - $1.20 - $0.60 = $1.40