Question

My family saved $2500 for a trip to the beach. We plan to spend 3/5 of this amount on gas and our hotel room and 1/2 of the remainder on food. What do we plan to spend on food?

Answer 1

$500

Explanation:

We are given;

• Amount saved for the trip is $2500
• Amount spent on the gas and hotel room is 3/5 of the saved money
• Amount on food is 1/2 of the remainder

We are supposed to determine the amount spent on food;

Therefore;

Amount on gas and hotel room = 3/5 × $2500

= $ 1500

Thus;

Remaining amount = $2500 - $1500

= $1000

But;

1/2 of the remainder was spent for the food

Thus;

Amount on food = 1/2 × $1000

= $500

Hence, the family spent $500 on food