Zara had $1258. She spent $300 on a tablet. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a laptop and a stereo system. The stereo system cost $604 more than the laptop.
- How much did she pay for the laptop and the stereo system?
- How much did she spend on the laptop?
(a)
Amount that Zara spent on the laptop and the stereo system
= 1258 - 300
= $958
(b)
Amount that Zara spent on the laptop
= (958 - 604) ÷ 2
= 354 ÷ 2
= $177
Answer(s): (a) $958; (b) $177