Question

Carlos had $400. He decided to spent 40% of it on clothes, and 50% of the remaining money on video games. How much money did Carlos spend? How much does Carlos have left?

Answer 1

Explanation:

We can start by finding how much money Carlos spent on clothes. To do this, we simply multiply the original amount of $400 by 40%:

Clothes = $400 * 40% = $400 * 0.40 = $160

Next, we find how much money Carlos has left after spending on clothes. To do this, we subtract the amount spent on clothes from the original amount:

Remaining Money = $400 - $160 = $240

Finally, we find how much money Carlos spent on video games. To do this, we multiply the remaining money by 50%:

Video Games = $240 * 50% = $240 * 0.50 = $120

So, in total, Carlos spent $160 on clothes and $120 on video games, for a total of $160 + $120 = $280.

And Carlos has $400 - $280 = $120 left.

After spending 40% of the $400 on clothes, Carlos has $400 x (100 - 40) / 100 = $240 left.

Next, he spent 50% of the remaining $240 on video games, which is $240 x 50 / 100 = $120.

Therefore, Carlos spent a total of $400 - $240 = $160.

Finally, Carlos has $240 - $120 = $120 left.

Answer 2

To start with this problem, we will find 40% of 400, to do that, we will simply take 400 and multiply it by 40%, or 0.40, which is 40% in decimal form. (400)(0.40)=160. So Carlos spent $160 on clothes. 400-160=240. Carlos has $240 left.
Next, we will take 240 and multiply it by 50%, or 0.50, because the problem says 50% on the REMAINING MONEY. (240)(0.50)=120. Carlos has $120 left after all his purchases.
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