Math Problem Statement

Michaela had £70. She spent £59.99 on football boots and £6.51 on hamster food. What percentage (%) of her money is left?

Solution

To solve the problem stated in the image, let's follow these steps:

  1. Total Money Michaela had Initially: £70.00
  2. Money Spent on Football Boots: £59.99
  3. Money Spent on Hamster Food: £6.51

First, calculate the total amount spent: Total Spent=£59.99+£6.51=£66.50\text{Total Spent} = £59.99 + £6.51 = £66.50

Next, find the amount left after spending: Amount Left=£70.00£66.50=£3.50\text{Amount Left} = £70.00 - £66.50 = £3.50

Now, calculate what percentage of her original amount is left: Percentage Left=(£3.50£70.00)×100=5%\text{Percentage Left} = \left( \frac{£3.50}{£70.00} \right) \times 100 = 5\%

So, Michaela has 5% of her money left.

Would you like more details on any of the calculations or have another question?

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How much would be left if Michaela spent a different amount on either item?
  2. What if Michaela’s initial amount was different; how would that affect the percentage left?
  3. Can you determine what percentage was spent on each item individually?
  4. What would happen if Michaela spent more than she had initially?
  5. How do these types of percentage calculations apply to budgeting in real life?

Tip: Understanding how percentages represent parts of a whole can help in managing budgets and analyzing financial situations effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Basic Arithmetic
Percentage
Subtraction

Formulas

Total Spent = Cost of Item 1 + Cost of Item 2
Amount Left = Initial Amount - Total Spent
Percentage Left = (Amount Left / Initial Amount) * 100

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6