Xandra had $1204. She spent $379 on a stereo system. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a television set and a hard drive. The hard drive cost $461 more than the television set.
- How much did she pay for the television set and the hard drive?
- How much did she spend on the television set?
(a)
Amount that Xandra spent on the television set and the hard drive
= 1204 - 379
= $825
(b)
Amount that Xandra spent on the television set
= (825 - 461) ÷ 2
= 364 ÷ 2
= $182
Answer(s): (a) $825; (b) $182