Question

Mary, Rachel, and Tommy went out for lunch. Mary

spend half of what Tommy spent. Rachel spend $12
less than what Tommy spent. Mary spent $8.50.
a) How much did Tommy spend? Explain how you got
your answer.

HELP
I got that they all spent 44.50 but I’m not sure...

Answer 1

Tommy spent $17

Explanation:

Mary spent half of what tommy spent. 8.50 x 2= 17

therefore tommy spent $17