Question

Linda received her salary on Friday. She spent one-half of her salary on rent and then spent $268. 00 on her electric and water bill. Next she spent one-half of what was left on her phone bill. After spending $52. 00 on gas for her car, Linda had $82. 00 left. How much did Linda spend on rent?

Answer 1

$1072

Explanation:

To answer the question, we have to follow backwards as if it is a story.

1) She is left with $82 and pays $52 on gas so together that makes $134

2) $134 is one half of what was left on her phone bill so $134 and $134 together makes 268

3) $268 was spent on her electric, this plus the $268 left previously makes $536

4) This is one half of her salary so we now double this, $1072!

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