Pamela had $1989. She spent $344 on a laptop. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a mobile phone and a tablet. The tablet cost $867 more than the mobile phone.
- How much did she pay for the mobile phone and the tablet?
- How much did she spend on the mobile phone?
(a)
Amount that Pamela spent on the mobile phone and the tablet
= 1989 - 344
= $1645
(b)
Amount that Pamela spent on the mobile phone
= (1645 - 867) ÷ 2
= 778 ÷ 2
= $389
Answer(s): (a) $1645; (b) $389