Question

You had $50. You spent 10% of the money on clothes, 20% on games, and the rest on books. How much money was spent on books? Remember-what does OF mean?

Answer 1

35

Explanation:

x/50=70/10 cross multiply and then divide 3500 by 100 which equals 35 which would be $35 which is 70% of $50

Answer 2

$35

Explanation:

10% + 20% = 30%

You spent 30% of the $50 clothes and games.

You spent the rest on books.

100% - 30% = 70%

You spend 70% on books.

70% of $50 = 0.70 × $50 = $35

Answer: $35