Question

An office manager at Lowes buys 27 desks for the new office. Each desk costs $185. An office manager at Home Depot buys 36 desks for their new office. Each desk cost them $168. Which manager spent more money and how much more did he spend?

Answer 1

Home Depot spent $1053 more than Lowes.

Explanation:

Lowes Manager: 185 * 27 = 4,995

Home Depot Manager: 36 * 168 = 6,048

6048 - 4995 = 1053