Gem had $1595. She spent $331 on a computer. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a television set and a laptop. The laptop cost $538 more than the television set.
- How much did she pay for the television set and the laptop?
- How much did she spend on the television set?
(a)
Amount that Gem spent on the television set and the laptop
= 1595 - 331
= $1264
(b)
Amount that Gem spent on the television set
= (1264 - 538) ÷ 2
= 726 ÷ 2
= $363
Answer(s): (a) $1264; (b) $363