Question

Chuck has 6$ and he spends 1/5 of his money on candy. How much money does Chuck have left?

Answer 1

Chuck has $4.80 left...

Answer 2

Hi there.

We can figure this out using multiplication and subtraction.

To find out how much 1/5 of 6 is, multiply.

6 • 0.2 = 1.2

Now we know. Time to subtract.

6 - 1.2 = 4.8

Chuck has $4.80 left.

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