Rachel had $1823. She spent $348 on a hi-fi system. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a printer and a television set. The television set cost $771 more than the printer.
- How much did she pay for the printer and the television set?
- How much did she spend on the printer?
(a)
Amount that Rachel spent on the printer and the television set
= 1823 - 348
= $1475
(b)
Amount that Rachel spent on the printer
= (1475 - 771) ÷ 2
= 704 ÷ 2
= $352
Answer(s): (a) $1475; (b) $352