Bert left the house with N dollars.
Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/4 of this at the hardware store, then $9 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $12 left in his pocket. What was the value of N?
Answer/Solution
$44
Steps/Work
started to test answer B
if he had 44, then he spent 11 at hardware store
now he was left with 33$
he spent 9 dollars on cleaning, thus he remained with 24$
he then spent 1/2 of 24, or 12, and was left with 12.
hence, the only option that can be right is B
if he had 44, then he spent 11 at hardware store
now he was left with 33$
he spent 9 dollars on cleaning, thus he remained with 24$
he then spent 1/2 of 24, or 12, and was left with 12.
hence, the only option that can be right is B