Bert left the house with N dollars.
Bert left the house with N dollars. He spent 1/3 of this at the hardware store, then $7 at the dry cleaners, and then half of what was left at the grocery store. When he got home, he had $10.50 left in his pocket. What was the value of N?
Answer/Solution
$42
Steps/Work
started to test answer A
if he had 42, then he spent 13 2/3 at hardware store
now he was left with 27 1/3$
he spent 7 dollars on cleaning, thus he remained with 20 1/3$
he then spent 1/2 of 20 1/3 or 10.5,
hence,right OPTION is A.
if he had 42, then he spent 13 2/3 at hardware store
now he was left with 27 1/3$
he spent 7 dollars on cleaning, thus he remained with 20 1/3$
he then spent 1/2 of 20 1/3 or 10.5,
hence,right OPTION is A.