Gillian had $1389. She spent $490 on a tablet. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a projector and a stereo system. The stereo system cost $575 more than the projector.
- How much did she pay for the projector and the stereo system?
- How much did she spend on the projector?
(a)
Amount that Gillian spent on the projector and the stereo system
= 1389 - 490
= $899
(b)
Amount that Gillian spent on the projector
= (899 - 575) ÷ 2
= 324 ÷ 2
= $162
Answer(s): (a) $899; (b) $162