Question

dan started shopping with $100.00 he went to two stores and spent equal amounts at both stores. when he finished shopping he had $24.24 left . how much did he spend at the first store

Answer 1

He spent $37.88 at the first store.

Answer 2

He spent $ 37.88 in first store.

Explanation:

Given,

The total amount he have initially = $ 100.00

Let x be the amount spent on first store,

⇒ The amount spent on second store = x

Thus, the total amount spent = x + x = 2x

Now, the amount left after shopping = Initial amount - Amount spent

= ( 100 - 2x ) dollars,

According to the question,

When he finished shopping he had $24.24 left

⇒ 100-2x = 24.24

⇒ - 2x = 24.24 - 100

⇒ -2x = -75.76

⇒ x = 37.88

Hence, he spent $ 37.88 in first store.