Jimwell spent four-tenths of $20. What fractional part of $20 was left? Write the answer in decimal form

Answer 1

First, we need to find out how much Jimwell spent. He spent four-tenths of $20.

To calculate the amount spent:

\[ \text{Amount spent} = 0.4 \times 20 = 8 \]

Next, we determine how much money is left after the spending:

\[ \text{Amount left} = 20 - 8 = 12 \]

Now, we need to express the remaining amount, $12, as a fractional part of $20. This can be done by dividing 12 by 20:

\[ \frac{12}{20} = 0.6 \]

Therefore, the fractional part of $20 that is left, expressed in decimal form, is:

\[ \boxed{0.6} \]