Question

Toko follows a budget to buy supplies to paint his room. He spends 1/2 of his budget on a roller, a tray, and tape. He spends $12.27 on paint, and of the remaining money, he spends 2/3 on a trim brush, which costs $3.82. How much money had he budgeted?

Answer 1

The answer is $36.

B - budget
So the calculation is as following:

`B= (1)/(2)B + 12.27 + (3.82)/( (2)/(3) ) = (1)/(2)B + 12.27 + (3.82*3)/(2)= (1)/(2)B + 12.27 +5.73`

`B= (1)/(2) B + 18`

`B- (1)/(2)B = 18`

`(1)/(2)B = 18`

`B = 18*2=36`