Jean had $2202. She spent $487 on a projector. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a mobile phone and a laptop. The laptop cost $765 more than the mobile phone.
- How much did she pay for the mobile phone and the laptop?
- How much did she spend on the mobile phone?
(a)
Amount that Jean spent on the mobile phone and the laptop
= 2202 - 487
= $1715
(b)
Amount that Jean spent on the mobile phone
= (1715 - 765) ÷ 2
= 950 ÷ 2
= $475
Answer(s): (a) $1715; (b) $475