Roshel had $1977. She spent $236 on a hi-fi system. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a computer and a tablet. The tablet cost $771 more than the computer.
- How much did she pay for the computer and the tablet?
- How much did she spend on the computer?
(a)
Amount that Roshel spent on the computer and the tablet
= 1977 - 236
= $1741
(b)
Amount that Roshel spent on the computer
= (1741 - 771) ÷ 2
= 970 ÷ 2
= $485
Answer(s): (a) $1741; (b) $485