Question

Daisy Hill has saved $5,000 for her first semester of college. She plans to

spend 3/4 of this amount on her room in the dorm and 1/2 of the remaining on
food. How much does Daily plan to spend on food during the first
semester?
A. $3,750
B. $1,250
C. $625
D. $1,875​

Answer 1

Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation: 3/4 of $5000 is $3750 (5000 x .75). Half of $3750 is $1875

Answer 2

Amount Daisy plans to spend on food is $625

Explanation:

• Step 1: Given total savings of Daisy = $5000. Find the amount spent by Daisy on her room

Amount spent on room = 3/4 of 5000 = 3/4 × 5000 = $3750

• Step 2: Calculate the remaining amount.

Remaining amount = $5000 - $3750 = $1250

• Step 3: Calculate the amount Daisy plans to spend on food

Amount to be spend on food = 1/2 of 1250 = 1/2 × 1250 = $625