Mr Riordan paid $2013 for a television set and $817 for a laptop.
- How much cheaper was the stereo set than the television set?
- How much did he spend in all?
(a)
Amount that the laptop was cheaper than the television set
= 2013 - 817
= $1196
(b)
Amount that Mr Riordan had spent in all
= 2013 + 817
= $2830
Answer(s): (a) $1196; (b) $2830