Tina had $1657. She spent $295 on a projector. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a stereo system and a tablet. The tablet cost $812 more than the stereo system.
- How much did she pay for the stereo system and the tablet?
- How much did she spend on the stereo system?
(a)
Amount that Tina spent on the stereo system and the tablet
= 1657 - 295
= $1362
(b)
Amount that Tina spent on the stereo system
= (1362 - 812) ÷ 2
= 550 ÷ 2
= $275
Answer(s): (a) $1362; (b) $275