Question

Gary has $250.00 for school supplies. He spends twice as much money on books as he

does on cleaning supplies. After he pays the cashier, he has $70 left. How much did he
spend on each?

Answer 1

60 on cleaning supplies

120 on books

Explanation:

= 250-70= 180

= 180÷60=3

if theres 3 60s and he spent double on books two sixtys would go to books

= 60×2=120

remaining 60 goes to cleaning supplies.