Question

Three friends go to the local framers market. Latasha spends $3.35. Helen spends 4 times as much as Latasha. Dee spends $7.50 more then Helen. How much does Dee spend?

Answer 1

Given:

Latasha spends $3.35

Helen spends 4 times as much as Latasha.

Dee spends $7.50 more then Helen.

To find:

The amount Dee spends.

Solution:

It is given that, Latasha spends $3.35.

Helen spends 4 times as much as Latasha.

So, Helen spends = 4 × $3.35

                              = $13.40

Dee spends $7.50 more then Helen.

Dee spends = $13.40+$7.50

                    = $20.90

Therefore, dee spends $20.90.