2008 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 1

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Problem 1

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?

$\textbf{(A)}\ 12 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 14 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 26 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 38 \qquad$

Solution

If Susan spent 12 dollars, then twice that much on rides, then she spent $36$ dollars in total. We subtract $36$ from $50$ to get $\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 14}$

See Also

2008 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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