Question

Ellen said she spent half her money for lunch and half of what was left for a movie. She now has $1.20. How much did she spend for lunch?
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Answer 1

Answer: She spend $1.20 for lunch.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the total amount be 'x'.

Half of her money spend for lunch be $\dfrac{x}{2}$

Half of her money left for a movie be $\dfrac{x}{2}$

Amount she has now = $1.20

So, According to question, it becomes ,

$\dfrac{x}{2}=1.20\\\\x=1.20\times 2\\\\x=\ 2.40$

Hence, Amount she spend for lunch is $\dfrac{x}{2}=\dfrac{2.40}{2}=\ 1.20$

Therefore, she spend $1.20 for lunch.