Xylia had $2354. She spent $219 on a computer. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a massage chair and a hi-fi system. The hi-fi system cost $427 more than the massage chair.
- How much did she pay for the massage chair and the hi-fi system?
- How much did she spend on the massage chair?
(a)
Amount that Xylia spent on the massage chair and the hi-fi system
= 2354 - 219
= $2135
(b)
Amount that Xylia spent on the massage chair
= (2135 - 427) ÷ 2
= 1708 ÷ 2
= $854
Answer(s): (a) $2135; (b) $854