Question

A garden table and a bench cost $1004 combined. The garden table costs $54 more than the bench. What is the cost of the bench?

Answer 1

Answer:

The bench cost $556.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. divide $1004 by 2. (equals 502)
2. subtract 54 from 502 which equals 448.
3. 1004-448=556
4. check your math with 556+448=1004
5. $556 is the cost of the bench.