Question

Lydia received her salary on Friday. She spent one-half of her salary on rent and then spent $168 on her electric and water bill. Next she spent one-half of what was left on her phone bill. After spending $57.00 on gas for her car, Lydia had $92.00 left. How much did Lydia spend on rent? A. $298 B. $466 C. $764 D. $932

Answer 1

B. $466

How:

You would have to add up all KNOWN expense that Lydia made and then the money the she spent on rent would be an exact replica of that.