Gem had $1778. She spent $328 on a tablet. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a hi-fi system and a printer. The printer cost $478 more than the hi-fi system.
- How much did she pay for the hi-fi system and the printer?
- How much did she spend on the hi-fi system?
(a)
Amount that Gem spent on the hi-fi system and the printer
= 1778 - 328
= $1450
(b)
Amount that Gem spent on the hi-fi system
= (1450 - 478) ÷ 2
= 972 ÷ 2
= $486
Answer(s): (a) $1450; (b) $486