Jen had $2038. She spent $410 on a projector. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a computer and a tablet. The tablet cost $520 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 Jen spent on the computer and the tablet
= 2038 - 410
= $1628
(b)
Amount that Jen spent on the computer
= (1628 - 520) ÷ 2
= 1108 ÷ 2
= $554
Answer(s): (a) $1628; (b) $554