Fraction word problems
Episode 5 of 8
Ms Mok’s shoes
The question
Ms Mok had $760. She spent 1/4 of the money on a handbag and 1/3 of the remaining amount on a pair of shoes. How much did Ms Mok spend on the pair of shoes?
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Answer
$190
The big idea
Cut $760 into 4 equal parts. The handbag is 1 part, and the shoes are 1 of the 3 parts left.
