Kimberly had $2199. She spent $354 on a mobile phone. She used the remaining amount of money to buy a laptop and a massage chair. The massage chair cost $411 more than the laptop.
- How much did she pay for the laptop and the massage chair?
- How much did she spend on the laptop?
(a)
Amount that Kimberly spent on the laptop and the massage chair
= 2199 - 354
= $1845
(b)
Amount that Kimberly spent on the laptop
= (1845 - 411) ÷ 2
= 1434 ÷ 2
= $717
Answer(s): (a) $1845; (b) $717