Question

Sara spent twice as much at the department store if Sara spent 88 how much did Jenni spend

Answer 1

Jenni spent 44

Explanation:

Let the amount spent by Jenni be x

Let the amount spent by Sara be 2x which also equals 88

2x = 88

x = ?

Cross multiplying gives:

x/2x × 88 = 44

Jenni therefore spent 44