Cindy had $1962. She spent $355 on a tablet. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a printer and a hard drive. The hard drive cost $747 more than the printer.
- How much did she pay for the printer and the hard drive?
- How much did she spend on the printer?
(a)
Amount that Cindy spent on the printer and the hard drive
= 1962 - 355
= $1607
(b)
Amount that Cindy spent on the printer
= (1607 - 747) ÷ 2
= 860 ÷ 2
= $430
Answer(s): (a) $1607; (b) $430