Question

Brendan went to Toronto to see a Blue Jays game. He had​ $650.00 for the trip. It cost him​ $40.00 for his ticket to the​ game, $216.00 to stay 2 nights at a​ hotel, $329.00 for his flight and​ $29.00 for food. He met a man on Young Street who was running a small casino. Brendan bet​ $5.00 in Black Jack and won an amount of money that was triple what he had left after making the bet. He spent half of this at the ball game. How much money did Brendan take​ home?

Answer 1

Let's break down Brendan's expenses and winnings step by step:

Initial Budget: $650.00

Expenses:

Ticket to the game: $40.00

Hotel stay: $216.00

Flight cost: $329.00

Food: $29.00

Total Expenses: $40 + $216 + $329 + $29 = $614.00

Remaining Money After Expenses: $650.00 - $614.00 = $36.00

Brendan bets $5.00 in Blackjack and wins an amount that is triple what he had left after the bet:

Triple of $36.00 = $36.00 * 3 = $108.00

He spends half of his winnings at the ball game: $108.00 / 2 = $54.00

Money Brendan takes home:

Remaining winnings after spending: $108.00 - $54.00 = $54.00

So, Brendan takes home $54.00.

Answer 2

Brendan takes home $90.00.

Explanation:

Brendan's initial amount: $650.00

Expenses:

• Ticket to the game: $40.00
• Hotel: $216.00
• Flight: $329.00
• Food: $29.00

Total expenses:
`\sf 40 + 216 + 329 + 29 = 614.00`

Amount left after expenses:
`\sf 650.00 - 614.00 = 36.00`

Brendan bets $5.00 in Blackjack and wins an amount that is triple what he had left, which is:

`\sf 3 * 36.00 = 108.00.`

Brendan spends half of his winnings at the ball game:

`\sf (108.00 )/(2 )= 54.00.`

Now, let's calculate how much money Brendan takes home:

`= \textsf{Initial amount - Total expenses + Winnings - Spending at the game}`

`\sf =650.00 - 614.00 + 108.00 - 54.00`

`\sf = 90.00`

Therefore, Brendan takes home $90.00.