Applications and Problem Solving
Problem solving requires an imaginative mind to be able to arrive at an answer easi
systematically. Sometimes an illustration is a great help to answer some problems. Let us
the given problem by following the steps below.
Example 9 Anton spent
2
5
of his money on books. He spent another
pens. What fraction of his money was left?
Understand.
1
of his money on b
5
a.
What is asked?
b.
The fraction of money left with Anton.
What are the given facts?
2
He spent
of his money on books.
5
1
He spent
of his money on buying pens.
5
2/6=
10÷5=2
2×2=4
4/10+5/10=9/10​