Question

Ms. Giving shared her $500 winnings with friends. She gave Mildred

50%. She gave Bernice 20% of what was left and then gave 40% of
what remained to Alice. She gave 50% of what was left then to Bea.
How much did Ms. Giving keep for herself?
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Answer 1

$60

Explanation:

Winning = $500

Mildred = 50% of $500 = 0.5 x $50 = $250

Left = $500 - $250 = $250

Berice = 20% of $250 = 0.2 x $250 = $50

Left = $250 - $50 = $200

Alice = 40% of $200 = 0.4 x $200 = $80

Left = $200 - $80 = $120

Bea = 50% of $120 = 0.5 x $120 = $60

Left = $120 - $60 = $60

Answer 2

50%=250

20%=50

40%=80

50=60

so she kept $60

Explanation: