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Susan had 50 dollars to spend at the carnival. She spent 12 dollars on food and twice as much on rides. How many dollars did she have left to spend? | Susan had 50 dollars to spend at the carnival. She spent 12 dollars on food and twice as much on rides. How many dollars did she have left to spend? | ||
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\textbf{(B)}\ 14 \qquad | \textbf{(B)}\ 14 \qquad | ||
\textbf{(C)}\ 26 \qquad | \textbf{(C)}\ 26 \qquad | ||
− | \textbf{(D)}\ 38 \qquad</math> | + | \textbf{(D)}\ 38 \qquad |
+ | \textbf{(E)}\ 50</math> | ||
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
− | If Susan spent 12 dollars, then twice that much on rides, then she spent <math>36</math> dollars in total. We subtract <math>36</math> from <math>50</math> to get <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 14}</math> | + | If Susan spent 12 dollars, then twice that much on rides, then she spent <math>12+12 \times 2=36</math> dollars in total. We subtract <math>36</math> from <math>50</math> to get <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 14}</math> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{AMC8 box|year=2008|before=First Problem|num-a=2}} | {{AMC8 box|year=2008|before=First Problem|num-a=2}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:52, 6 November 2022
Problem
Susan had 50 dollars to spend at the carnival. She spent 12 dollars on food and twice as much on rides. How many dollars did she have left to spend?
Solution
If Susan spent 12 dollars, then twice that much on rides, then she spent dollars in total. We subtract
from
to get
See Also
2008 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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