Kimberly had $2085. She spent $456 on a hi-fi system. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a mobile phone and a tablet. The tablet cost $613 more than the mobile phone.
- How much did she pay for the mobile phone and the tablet?
- How much did she spend on the mobile phone?
(a)
Amount that Kimberly spent on the mobile phone and the tablet
= 2085 - 456
= $1629
(b)
Amount that Kimberly spent on the mobile phone
= (1629 - 613) ÷ 2
= 1016 ÷ 2
= $508
Answer(s): (a) $1629; (b) $508