Question

Aroha is spending 2/5 of her allowance on a new book. How much is the book if her allowance is $30?

Answer 1

Answer:

$12

Step-by-step explanation:

divide $30 by 5 to get 6. Multiply by 2 since she is using 2/5 of the money.

Answer 2

Answer:

$12

Step-by-step explanation:

Book=2/5 of her allowance

Where allowance=$30 and of means to multiply

Book=(2/5)×30

Book=2×30/5

Book=60/5

Book=$12