Question

Gary took part in a quiz show and won a million pounds.

He spent £20 000 on a holiday.

Then he spent half of the money left on a house..
How much did Gary's house cost?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Amount won in a quiz = $1 000 000

Amount spent on a holiday = $20 000

Amount left = 1 000 000 - 20 000 = $980 000

Amount spent on house =
`(1)/(2)` x 980 000

Amount spent on house = $490 000

Therefore Gary's house cost = $490 000