Olivia had $1403. She spent $285 on a mobile phone. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a computer and a television set. The television set cost $746 more than the computer.
- How much did she pay for the computer and the television set?
- How much did she spend on the computer?
(a)
Amount that Olivia spent on the computer and the television set
= 1403 - 285
= $1118
(b)
Amount that Olivia spent on the computer
= (1118 - 746) ÷ 2
= 372 ÷ 2
= $186
Answer(s): (a) $1118; (b) $186