Cindy had $1962. She spent $429 on a tablet. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a massage chair and a printer. The printer cost $821 more than the massage chair.
- How much did she pay for the massage chair and the printer?
- How much did she spend on the massage chair?
(a)
Amount that Cindy spent on the massage chair and the printer
= 1962 - 429
= $1533
(b)
Amount that Cindy spent on the massage chair
= (1533 - 821) ÷ 2
= 712 ÷ 2
= $356
Answer(s): (a) $1533; (b) $356